Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina

The Federal University of Transportation, Daura (FUTD) is a federal university in Daura, Katsina State, Nigeria, dedicated to transportation education, research and innovation across railway, aviation, maritime, logistics and highway engineering. Its stated aim is to produce professionals for the transportation sector in Africa. The Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Umar Adam Katsayal; the Registrar is Mal. Umar Faruk Bayu, the University Bursar is Dr. Oyedeji R. Olarewaju and the University Librarian is Dr. Ibrahim Ahmadu.

Teaching is organised in two faculties. The Faculty of Transportation Engineering offers Bachelor of Engineering programmes in Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Highway Engineering and Railway Engineering. Its departments are Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Railway Engineering, Highway Engineering and Civil Engineering.

The Faculty of Logistics, Distribution and Transportation Management offers Bachelor of Science programmes in Aviation Management, Transport Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration, Railway Transport Management, Sea Port and Dry Port Management, Inland Waterways Safety and Environmental Administration, and Maritime Economics. Its departments are Logistics and Maritime Management, Aviation and Railway Management, Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration, and Transport and Ports Management.

Administrative and support units include the Directorates of Information and Communication Technology, Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, Physical Planning and Municipal Services, Research, Innovation and Development, Advancement and Linkages, University Health Services, Sports and Security, together with the Student Affairs Division, Exams and Records, the SIWES Unit, Entrepreneurship Development, a General Studies Unit and a University Library. Online portals exist for students, staff, e-learning, result checking and admissions.

Partner and regulatory bodies shown by the university include the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Federal Ministry of Transportation, TETFund, JAMB, CCECC and the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NIIT).