The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), in partnership with the United Nations African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education-English (UN-ARCSSTE-E), is now accepting applications for the Master of Technology (M.Tech) program in Space Science and Technology for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Available Specializations
Applicants can choose from the following areas:
- Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Satellite Communications
Program Highlights
- Duration: 18 months
- Mode of Study: Full-time, combining coursework and research
- Flexible Payment Plans: Designed to accommodate students’ financial needs
Admission Requirements
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Hold at least a Second Class Lower Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably in the sciences, from a recognized university.
- Have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program or possess an exemption certificate.
- HND holders with an Upper Credit in a relevant Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) program may also be considered.
Application Process
- Obtain Application Form: Download the form from the ARCSSTE-E website.
- Application Fee: Pay a non-refundable fee of ₦25,000.
- Submission: Complete the form and send it, along with scanned copies of the payment receipt and academic credentials, to masters@arcsstee.org.ng.
Important Notes
- Transcripts: Applicants should request their previous institutions to send official transcripts directly to:mathematicaCopyEdit
Head, Postgraduate Programmes, African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education-English (ARCSSTE-E), #1 Religious Ground, Road 1, Obafemi Awolowo University Campus, P.M.B. 019, O.A.U. Post Office, Ile Ife, Nigeria.
- Application Deadline: To be announced.
- Contact Information: For further inquiries, call +234 806 507 9591 or visit the Master’s Application Page.
This program offers a unique opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and skills in space science and technology, preparing graduates for careers in this dynamic field.