FUTA PG Application Made Easy: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking to advance your career with a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), M.Tech/M.Eng/M.Sc, M.Phil, or Ph.D from the prestigious Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)? Securing your admission doesn’t have to be complicated!

This detailed guide breaks down the FUTA Postgraduate application process for the 2025/2026 Academic Session into easy, manageable steps. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure a smooth and successful submission.

Phase 1: Application Fee Payment & Invoice Generation

The journey begins with the mandatory application fee payment.

Step 1: Access the FUTA PG Portal

Go directly to the official Postgraduate Portal: https://pgportal.futa.edu.ng/

Step 2: Generate Your Payment Invoice

1. Click on “Application Payment”.
2. Fill in the required information as follows:
   • Programme: Select your desired programme (e.g., PGD, M.Tech, Ph.D).
   • Department: Select your proposed department of study.
   • Year of Admission: Select 2025/2026.
   • Payment Type: Select Application Fee.
3. Click on “Get Payment Invoice” to generate and download your invoice. This invoice will contain your unique Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number.

Step 3: Complete Payment

You can pay the application fee (typically ₦20,000.00 as per the last advert, confirm on the portal) using one of two methods:

• Bank Payment: Print the invoice and take it to any commercial bank branch. Inform the teller you want to pay an “FUTA School of Postgraduate Studies” fee via the Remita platform.
• Online Payment (Recommended):
  • Go to remita.net.
  • Navigate to “Bills and Purchases” and click on “Pay RRR Invoice”.
  • Paste the RRR number copied from your invoice.
  • Proceed to pay using your ATM Card or USSD.

Phase 2: Verification and Profile Creation

Once payment is complete, you must verify it on the FUTA portal.

Step 4: Verify Your Payment

1. Go back to the PG Portal: https://pgportal.futa.edu.ng/
2. Click on “Payment Verification”.
3. Input the RRR code and submit to verify your payment.

Step 5: Create Your Application Profile

After successful verification, you will be prompted to create your login details.

• Note: Pay close attention and write down your chosen Username and Password. You will need these credentials to log in and continue your application at any time.

Phase 3: Filling and Submitting the Application Form

This is the most critical stage where you provide all your academic and personal details.

Step 6: Start Your Application

1. Log in with your new Username and Password.
2. Click on the “Application Form” link to begin: https://pgportal.futa.edu.ng/pgportal

Step 7: Complete All Sections of the Form

The application is structured into several sections. Fill them meticulously, ensuring all information is accurate:

• Programme: Confirm your chosen programme and department.
• Biodata: Personal and contact information.
• Academic: Details of your previous qualifications (B.Sc, HND, PGD, etc.).
• Professional: Any relevant professional certifications or experience.
• Referees: Provide the required information for your referees (usually three).
• Others: Any supplementary information.
• Attachments: Upload scanned copies of all required documents, including:
  • First Degree Certificate / Statement of Result
  • NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
  • O’Level Result(s) (Though not explicitly required for most PGs, ensure you follow the current advert).
  • Passport Photograph

Critical Note on Referees and Transcripts

• Referees: Inform your referees immediately after submitting their details. FUTA will automatically send an email to them to fill out a confidential report. Your application is incomplete until they reply. Follow up with them to ensure they check their mail (including spam folders) and respond promptly.
• Non-FUTA Graduates: You must print the Transcript Label generated during the application. Send this label to your former institution’s Exams and Records/Student Records office and formally request them to forward your Official Academic Transcript directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, FUTA. This must be done within the application window.

Step 8: Final Submission

You can save and resume your application multiple times, but do not close your application until you have provided and verified all required information and attachments.

• Final Action: When you are 100% certain everything is correct, you must click on “CLOSE APPLICATION” to officially submit your form to the institution. Your application will not be processed until this final step is completed.

Next Step for You

Once your application is closed, ensure you print your acknowledgement slip for your records. The next action is to track your referee forms and transcript submission.

• Would you like me to find the specific contact email for the FUTA School of Postgraduate Studies in case you need to make transcript follow-up enquiries?