BTech Data Science at Federal University of Technology, Minna

Programme overview

The BTech Data Science is an undergraduate programme offered at Federal University of Technology by the School of Information and Communication Technology, Minna, Niger State.

Degree programme listed in the university's UTME/DE pre-admission screening requirements.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: School of Information and Communication Technology | Location: Minna, Niger State

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Entry requirements

O'Level subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any one of Biology, Agricultural Science, Geography, Data Processing. General: minimum five O'Level credits (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) including Mathematics and English Language in subjects relevant to the course, at not more than two sittings. Direct Entry: minimum Lower Credit at ND/HND or Merit at NCE; HND holders upload NYSC discharge/exemption certificate. Minimum UTME 150 unless a higher programme cut-off applies. 2024/25 published UPASE cut-off: 170.

Published UTME minimum: 170. Confirm the current year's cut-off with the university.

NGN 154,000 a year. Undergraduate Schedule of Fees, fresh 100L general grand total (tuition listed as free; total = university charges 121,000 + faculty charges 33,000, compulsory levies bundled). Excludes optional acceptance fee 25,000. Session not stated on page. Medical/h Source

Undergraduate admission is through the University's Pre-Admission Screening Exercise (UPASE) for UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates who chose FUT Minna as first choice. UTME candidates need a minimum score of 150 unless a higher cut-off is published for the course; all candidates need five O'level credits including Mathematics and English Language in not more than two sittings; DE candidates need a minimum of Lower Credit at ND/HND or Merit at NCE. The 2026/2027 UPASE runs from 15 June 2026 to midnight 9 August 2026.

UPASE registration/screening for 2026/2027 (2026 UTME and DE) opens 15 June 2026 and closes at midnight on 9 August 2026; the non-refundable screening fee is N2,000, paid through Remita. The acceptance fee for admitted undergraduates is N25,000 (N40,000 for MBBS, PharmD, Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science).

Postgraduate (2025/2026 session) application forms were available from 27 February 2026 and online submission closed on 1 June 2026. The application fee is N20,000 plus service charges, paid online via Remita with a Mastercard or Verve card. A qualifying examination, where required, costs N2,000 in addition. Admitted candidates pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of N25,000.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://futminna.edu.ng/apply-to-futminna/

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