Mechatronic Engineering and Entry Requirements | First Technical University, Ibadan

Mechatronic Engineering entry requirements First Technical University
If  you desire to study Mechatronic Engineering, then you must be ready to study hard and learn fast because the programme, a multidisciplinary branch of engineering covers a vast range of  engineering disciplines which include but not limited to mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering, robotics and telecomunication.

The Mechatronic Engineers apply the principle of one or more of the above engineering programmes to design, develop and maintain highly automated machines used to perform intricate task in companies around the world.

Despite all the challenges in studying this programme, First Technical University, Ibadan is well equipped to impart required skill and knowledge into it's students, the kind that will make them successful in their future career as Mechatronic Engineers.


Below are listed the minimum qualifications and entry requirements to study Mechatronic Engineering at FTU, including the O'Level subjects combination and JAMB subjects combination.

Ordinary Level (O/Level) Candidates

To be eligible to study Mechatronics Engineering at First Technical University (FTU) an applicant must have sat for and passed one or two of the following O'Level examinations.
  • West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
  • General Certificate of Examination (GCE) O'Level and 
  • Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) 
The applicant must have credit passes in at least five subjects which must include:
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Physics
  • Chemistry and one other science subjects 
  • Biology
  • Technical Drawing
  • Further Mathematic.
The five credit passes must be at not more than two sittings.

JAMB/UTME Examination

The applicant must sit for JAMB coordinated Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), making the required cut off mark:

JAMB/UTME Subjects Combination

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry and
  • English Language


First Technical University Post UTME

Having been successful in the JAMB/UTME, applicant must also participate in the FTU post UTME and make the required scores for the Mechatronic Engineering.


Direct Entry Requirements

These following qualifications are accepted to 200 level of Mechatronic Engineering at First Technical University, Ibadan.
  • GCE Advance Level (A/L): three (3) good passes in Mathematic and Physics and Chemistry
  • National Diploma (ND): Upper Credit in Mechatronic Engineering or other relevant engineering programme from FTU or other goverment approved institution
  • Higher National Diploma (HND): applicant with HND in Mechatronic Engineering or other relevant programme with minimum of Upper Credit may be considered for admission to 300 level of the programme.
Mechatronic Engineering at First Technical University is a five (5) programme for students who were admitted to 100 level, leading to the award of BSc degree in Mechatronic Engineering. 

The programme is approved by the National University Commission (NUC) and fully accredited by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)

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