The Federal University of Science and Technology (FUSTECH), Epe, Lagos State, has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence 34 undergraduate degree programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The approval marks a significant milestone for the newly established federal university as it prepares to admit its pioneer undergraduate students.

The approval was communicated through an NUC letter dated October 23, 2026, following a resource verification exercise conducted by panels of experts to assess the university's available academic staff and facilities.

The approved programmes will be offered on a full-time basis across five faculties.

Furthermore, the NUC has approved an admission quota of 50 students for each programme, bringing the university's total approved admission capacity to 1,700 students for the 34 programmes.

Full List of FUSTECH Approved Courses for 2026/2027

The 34 approved undergraduate programmes are distributed across the following five faculties:

1. Faculty of Computing and Informatics

The faculty has six approved undergraduate programmes:

  1. B.Sc. Computer Science
  2. B.Sc. Cyber Security
  3. B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
  4. B.Sc. Data Science
  5. B.Sc. Information Communication Technology
  6. B.Sc. Software Engineering

2. Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering has the highest number of approved programmes, with ten courses:

  1. B.Eng. Geomatics Engineering
  2. B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
  3. B.Eng. Systems Engineering
  4. B.Eng. Environmental Engineering
  5. B.Eng. Chemical Engineering
  6. B.Eng. Petroleum Engineering
  7. B.Eng. Civil Engineering
  8. B.Eng. Metallurgical Engineering
  9. B.Eng. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  10. B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering

3. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Seven undergraduate programmes have been approved under this faculty:

  1. B.Sc. Prosthetics and Orthotics
  2. Doctor of Physiotherapy (D.PT.)
  3. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B.OT.)
  4. B.Sc. Complementary and Alternative Medicines
  5. Bachelor of Health Information Management (B.HIM.)
  6. Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc.)
  7. B.Sc. Public Health

4. Faculty of Management Sciences and Technology

The faculty will offer four undergraduate programmes:

  1. B.Sc. Business Information Technology
  2. B.Sc. Entrepreneurship
  3. B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  4. B.Sc. Transportation Management

5. Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science has seven approved programmes:

  1. B.Sc. Biotechnology
  2. B.Sc. Forensic Science
  3. B.Sc. Environmental Management and Toxicology
  4. B.Sc. Marine Science
  5. B.Sc. Medicinal Chemistry
  6. B.Sc. Medical Physics
  7. B.Sc. Nuclear Science

Important Admission Information for Prospective Students

With the NUC approval secured, FUSTECH is preparing to commence its maiden undergraduate admission exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session.

However, prospective applicants should note that the approval of the programmes does not automatically mean that the admission application portal is open.

Candidates are therefore advised to regularly visit the university's official website for announcements concerning:

  1. Opening of the 2026/2027 admission portal.
  2. UTME and Direct Entry admission requirements.
  3. JAMB subject combinations.
  4. O'Level requirements.
  5. Departmental admission requirements.
  6. Screening procedures and application deadlines.

Applicants should also confirm the availability and specific admission requirements of their preferred programmes before applying.

Important Notice to Prospective Applicants

FUSTECH has advised prospective students to rely on official university announcements for admission information.

The university has also warned applicants against paying individuals or groups claiming to facilitate admission. Admission screening announcements and official updates should be obtained through the university's recognised communication channels.

How to Get FUSTECH Admission Updates

Interested candidates can visit the official FUSTECH website regularly to obtain verified information about the 2026/2027 admission exercise, available programmes and application procedures.

For additional educational guidance and assistance with understanding the university application process, prospective applicants may contact Edupath Solutions.

Conclusion

The approval of 34 undergraduate programmes represents an important development for the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe.

With programmes spanning Computing, Engineering, Allied Health Sciences, Management and Science, the institution is set to provide prospective students with diverse academic opportunities as it prepares for its first undergraduate admission exercise.

Candidates interested in studying at FUSTECH should stay informed and monitor official announcements to avoid missing important admission updates.

Good luck to all prospective FUSTECH applicants!