University in Nigeria
Koroma/Saakpenwa, Tai, Rivers State
University profile
The Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Koroma/Saakpenwa, Tai, Ogoni, is a federal, specialised public university in Rivers State, South-East Nigeria. It is described as the first Nigerian university dedicated to addressing environmental and technological challenges. Its motto is Advancing Knowledge, Conserving Nature. The university welcomes students from all backgrounds, regardless of race, creed, ethnicity, cultural diversity or religious affiliation, and its stated philosophy combines liberal education, environmental consciousness, technological progress, academic freedom, gender inclusivity, personal integrity and community engagement.
The vision is to be a world-class centre of academic excellence in environmental restoration, sustainable development and cutting-edge technological innovation for the transformation of society. The mission is to educate and innovate in environmental science, technology and sustainability, to empower communities through hands-on solutions that lead to the regeneration of ecosystems, and to train graduates who become responsible global citizens.
The university is located in Ogoniland, in the Niger Delta region, which covers about 1,050 square kilometres across six kingdoms (Babbe, Ken-Khana, Nyo-Khana, Gokana, Tai and Eleme). Academic work is carried out on two campuses at Koroma and Saakpenwa, both in Tai Local Government Area. Academic activities began with seven faculties and seventy-one departments and programmes. The faculties presented for undergraduate study are:
Programme areas include marine sciences, geoinformatics, forensics, mechatronics, biomedical engineering, occupational health and safety, software engineering, robotics and artificial intelligence, industrial engineering, renewable energy, climate science, environmental management, soil science, cybersecurity, public health and computing. Postgraduate and pre-degree programmes are announced as forthcoming.
FUET enrolled its pioneer undergraduate students in the 2025/2026 session. Student services include an online registration and school-charges payment portal, physical clearance for new students, and an annual Students' Union Government (SUG) week. The university is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC), which conducted a resource verification visit in September 2025, and has signed academic collaboration MoUs with Rivers State University (August 2025) and Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic (September 2025).
Admitted FUET students who have difficulty paying fees are encouraged to apply for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) loan to support tuition, with applications submitted at www.nelf.gov.ng. This is an external federal loan scheme, not a university-funded scholarship.
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View scholarships for Federal University of Environment and Technology, Tai Town, Ogoniland, Rivers State →Candidates are admitted through JAMB (UTME) and the university's Post-UTME admission screening exercise. Candidates who applied for the 2026/2027 screening upload their O'Level and JAMB result details to the university portal and monitor JAMB CAPS for admission offers.
The deadline for purchase and registration of Post-UTME forms was extended to 30 June 2026. Registration guidelines are available through the university's admission portal and the Admissions Office.
Undergraduate programmes in the Faculties of Allied Health Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Environmental Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences and Management Technology run for four years.
FUET operates two campuses in Tai Local Government Area, Ogoniland, Rivers State, at Koroma and Saakpenwa.
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