Federal University of Technology Owerri

History

The university was founded in 1980. It later merged with Alvan Ikoku College of Education Owerri, absorbing the latter's students.

FUTO is one of the premier technological universities in western Africa. Its student body comprises people from all over west Africa and beyond. It is the only federal university of technology in the south-east of Nigeria, and one of the oldest in West Africa

FUTO has been a partnering university to the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB). JUPEB offers A/Level Programs to Students seeking admission into the Federal University of Technology, Owerri via Direct Entry (DE). FUTO currently admit students into the JUPEB Program Yearly. On 13 April 2021, Prof Nnenna Oti was elected Vice-Chancellor to replace Francis Chukwuemeka Eze whose tenure expired on 19 June 2021.

Schools

• School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT)
• School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET)
• School of Electrical Systems and Engineering Technology (SESET)
• School of Physical Sciences (SOPS)
• School of Biological Sciences (SOBS)
• School of Logistics and Innovation Technology (SLIT)
• School of Health Technology (SOHT)
• School of Environmental Sciences (SOES)
• School of Basic Medical Sciences (SBMS)
• School of Information and Communication Technology (SICT)
• College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS)

Institutes and Academic Support Centres

• Centre for Agricultural Research (CAR)
• Centre for Continuing Education (CCE)
• Centre for Entrepreneurial and Vocational Studies
• Centre for Industrial Studies (CIS)
• Centre for Energy and Power Systems Research (CEPSR)
• Centre for Research and International Development (CRID)
• Centre for Women, Gender and Development Studies
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre
• Institute of Erosion Studies (IES)
• University Computer Centre (UCC)
• Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office (IPTTO)
• Institute of Environmental Health and Environmental Justice (IEHEJ)

University Library

Main article: Federal University of Technology Owerri Library

The University Library serves as the pivot of academic pursuit. It was opened to students at the Lake Nwaebere campus on 9 November 1981. The pioneer librarian was Mr Joseph Chike Anafulu. The library has three main blocks: Library Phases II & IV and the E-library.

Teaching Hospital

In 2023, the Federal Medical Centre Owerri was officially upgraded and renamed the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri (FUTHO) to serve as the primary teaching hospital for FUTO's College of Medicine. The upgrade was part of a federal initiative to expand access to medical education and improve healthcare services in southeastern Nigeria.

List of programmes/courses

School of Agriculture And Agricultural Technology (SAAT)

1. Agricultural Economics
2. Agricultural Extension
3. Animal Science and Technology
4. Crop Science and Technology
5. Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology
6. Forestry and Wildlife Technology
7. Soil Science and Technology

School of Health Technology (SOHT)

1. Dental Technology
2. Environmental Health Science
3. Optometry
4. Prosthetics and Orthotics
5. Public Health Technology

School of Basic Medical Science (SBMS)

1. School of Basic Medical Science

School of Information and Communication Technology (SICT)

1. Computer Science
2. Cyber Security
3. Information Technology
4. Software Engineering

School of Biological Science (SOBS)

1. Biochemistry
2. Biology
3. Biotechnology
4. Microbiology
5. Forensic Science

School of Management Technology (SMAT)

1. Financial Management Technology
2. Management Technology
3. Maritime Management Technology
4. Project Management Technology
5. Transport Management Technology

School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET)

1. Agricultural and Bio resources Engineering
2. Biomedical Engineering
3. Chemical Engineering
4. Civil Engineering
5. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
6. Food Science and technology
7. Material and Metallurgical Engineering
8. Mechanical Engineering
9. Mechatronic Engineering
10. Petroleum Engineering
11. Polymer and Textile Engineering

School of Physical Science (SOPS)

1. Chemistry
2. Geology
3. Mathematics
4. Physics
5. Science Laboratory Technology
6. Statistics

School of Electrical Systems Engineering Technology (SESET)

1. School of Electrical Systems Engineering Technology (SESET)

School of Environmental Science (SOES)

1. Architecture
2. Building Technology
3. Environmental Technology
4. Quantity Surveying
5. Surveying and Geoinformatics
6. Urban and Regional Planning

School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS)

• PG School

Directorate of General Studies

• General Studies

Inaugural lectures

The following inaugural lectures have been presented in the university:

Vice-chancellors

• Prof. U.D. Gomwalk (1980–1986)
• Prof. Amah Nduka (1986–1991)
• Prof.C. O.G. Oba (1992–1999)
• Prof. Jude Njoku (2000–2005)
• Prof. C.E.O. Onwuliri (2006–2011)
• Prof. Chigozie C. Asiabaka (2011–2016)
• Prof. Francis Chukwuemeka Eze (2016–2021)
• Prof. Nnenna Oti (2021–present)

Deputy Vice Chancellors from 1993

Partnership

In June 2025, the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) received a donation of digital switches and access points from Interswitch and Cisco. This was part of a joint initiative by the companies to boost digital infrastructure across five Nigerian tertiary institutions, aimed at enhancing the university's network and IT programs.

Nigerian universities ranking

The National University Commission (NUC), the body responsible for universities in Nigeria, has not done an official ranking of Nigerian universities in over 14 years.

However, FUTO is currently ranked the 24th best university in Nigeria, according to unirank.org

Notable alumni

• Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji - Speaker, Abia House of Assembly
• Smart Adeyemi – politician
• Paul Obiefule – football player
• Nnenna Oti – Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri
• Stanley Oduah - CoFounder, Routelink Group
• Professor Ndubuisi Ekekwe

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