STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

By definition, Technology is the synthesis of science and engineering disciplines for the solution of human problems and the improvement of the quality of life. Therefore, the various academic programmes in the Federal University of Technology, Minna, were designed within the context of the above definition and in full appreciation of the broad national objective stated in the various National development plans as well as the specific objectives enunciated in the National Universities Commission Report on the establishment of New Universities of Technology and the decree establishing the Federal University of Technology, Minna.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

Federal University of Technology, Minna runs a School system, an integrated unit of a group of related disciplines with common academic interests in teaching and research. Presently there are five Schools in the University namely:

• School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT),
  
  
• School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET),
  
  
• School of Environmental Technology (SET),
  
  
• School of Science and Science Education (SSSE),
  
  
• School of Information and Communication Technology(SICT),
  
  
• Postgraduate School.

Each School is headed by the Dean and an Administrative head known as School Secretary who works hand-in-hand with the Dean and coordinates all matters of administration of the School. He also acts as the representative of the Registrar in the School.
The University has 33 academic departments spread within five Schools (SAAT, SEET, SET, SSSE and SICT). All undergraduate programmes are of five-year duration.
The Postgraduate School coordinates  and promotes graduate study activities in the University.