Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State

The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA) is a technology-focused federal university in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State. The federal government established it in June 2021, and its stated mission is to be the leading university in the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in science, technology and engineering.

The university's available-programmes page groups degrees into the School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT), the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET) and the School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS), with Computer Science and Cybersecurity among the listed courses. A press release also notes that the National Universities Commission approved twelve new degree programmes for admission.

Teaching currently takes place at the take-off campus in Ikot Abasi, where the 2025/2026 matriculation was held in January 2026, while construction continues at the permanent campus. In April 2026 FUTIA took delivery of a new academic building for the School of Pure and Applied Sciences there.

Applicants apply through the university admissions portal, where Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening for 2026/2027 opened on 22 June 2026.