Surveying and Geoinformatics

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) in Surveying and Geoinformatics

a. UTME

Admission into the first year (100 level) of the programme is through the UTME of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). To be eligible for admission, candidates must have minimum of five (5) credits in WASSCE or NECO or GCE ordinary level or equivalent at maximum of two (2) sittings in the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, English Language and any two (2) of Geography, Elementary Surveying, Technical Drawing, Chemistry, Economics, Fine Art, Biology/Agricultural Science.

UTME Subjects:

English Language, Mathematics, Physics and either Chemistry or Geography.

b. DIRECT ENTRY I

In addition to the requirements specified in (a) above, candidates seeking admission into the second year (200 level) of the programme must possess:

(i) National Diploma in Surveying and Geoinformatics or any other related field with a minimum of Upper credit or equivalent from an NBTE-accredited programme of a Monotechnic or Polytechnic or College of Technology; or

(ii) General Certificate Examination (GCE) advanced level or its equivalent with a minimum of credit in at least two subjects which must include Mathematics and Physics.

c. DIRECT ENTRY II

In addition to the requirements specified in (b) above, candidates seeking admission into the third year (300 level) of the programme must possess:

(i) Higher National Diploma in Surveying and Geoinformatics or equivalent with a minimum of Upper credit from the NBTE-accredited programme of a Monotechnic or Polytechnic or College of Technology.

(ii) mandatory NYSC Service or Exemption Certificate

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Surveying and Geoinformatics

Candidates for admission to the programme should possess any of the following qualifications:

(i) B.Tech./B.Sc. in Surveying and Geoinformatics with at least Third Class Honours Division of The Federal University of Technology, Akure or any other recognized University.

(ii) B.Tech./B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Quantity Surveying, Building Technology, Architecture, Estate Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Sciences, Engineering and Computer Sciences with minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) of The Federal University of Technology, Akure or any other recognized University.

(iii) Higher National Diploma in Surveying and Geoinformatics with minimum of Lower Credit from the NBTE accredited programme of Monotechnics, Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology.

Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Surveying and Geoinformatics

Candidates seeking admission to the programme must possess any of the following qualifications:

(i) B.Tech./B.Sc. Degree in Surveying and Geoinformatics with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) of The Federal University of Technology, Akure or any other recognized University.

(ii) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Surveying and Geoinformatics with a minimum of Upper Credit of Federal University of Technology, Akure or any other recognized University.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Surveying and Geoinformatics

Candidates seeking admission to the programme must possess M.Tech./M.Sc. Degree and attain a weighted average of at least 60% or minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 point grade in the relevant area of Surveying and Geoinformatics of The Federal University of Technology, Akure or any other recognized University.