FUTES-IYIN Secures Strategic NUC Approval as Vice-Chancellor Sets Sights on World-Class Status
The Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti (FUTES-IYIN), has taken a major leap forward in its expansion drive following official approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to launch brand-new academic programmes.
In a swift reaction to the milestone, the Vice-Chancellor of FUTES-IYIN, Professor Aribisala, declared his unwavering commitment to positioning the young institution among the elite world-class universities across the globe.
The latest NUC approval grants the institution greenlight to offer undergraduate degrees in Human Anatomy and Human Physiology under the newly expanded Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences.
Expanding Academic Frontiers
The NUC authorization, formally dated October 21, 2026, comes on the heels of an earlier approval for three cutting-edge programmes:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Telecommunication Science
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
With these additions, FUTES-IYIN has rapidly grown its academic offerings to a total of 40 accredited programmes, underscoring its rapid infrastructural and academic evolution in record time.
Crucial Admission Requirements and Guidelines
Admission portals for the newly introduced Human Anatomy and Human Physiology programmes opened on Thursday, October 22, and are scheduled to close strictly on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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Eligibility Criteria for Prospective Candidates:
- Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026.
- UTME Cut-Off: Must have sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and scored a minimum of 160.
- UTME Subject Combination: English Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- O’Level Requirements: Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Application Instructions for Candidates
Candidates who wish to change their institution of choice to FUTES-IYIN are advised to process the change immediately via the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal.
For candidates whose names do not initially appear on the university’s admission portal as first-choice applicants, the university has made provision for them to apply through the “OTHER” choice option on the institution’s portal. However, candidates must ensure their formal change of institution is finalized on JAMB CAPS prior to the deadline.
Qualified applicants are instructed to visit the official application portal at https://portal.futes.edu.ng/apply to complete their registration.
