Does FUTO offer International Relations?
International Relations is not on the list of undergraduate programmes FUTO offers for the 2026 cycle.
FUTO's current catalogue does not include International Relations for the 2026 cycle. The reason is institutional focus or NUC accreditation rather than candidate demand.
Candidates targeting International Relations have 32 institutions in this guide to consider. The most accessible 2026 cut-offs sit at NOUN (223), KWASU (227), ABSU (228), while the nearest option in Imo State is IMSU.
Where you can study International Relations instead
| Institution | State | Type | 2026 UTME |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMSU | Imo (same state) | state | 230 |
| NOUN | FCT | federal | 223 |
| KWASU | Kwara | state | 227 |
| ABSU | Abia | state | 228 |
| AAUA | Ondo | state | 228 |
| EBSU | Ebonyi | state | 228 |
| UNIABUJA | FCT | federal | 229 |
| FUOYE | Ekiti | federal | 230 |
| UNICAL | Cross River | federal | 230 |
| OOU | Ogun | state | 231 |
| UNIPORT | Rivers | federal | 231 |
| ABU | Kaduna | federal | 232 |
| EKSU | Ekiti | state | 232 |
| LASU | Lagos | state | 232 |
| UNILORIN | Kwara | federal | 232 |
| DELSU | Delta | state | 233 |
| RSU | Rivers | state | 233 |
| UDUSOK | Sokoto | federal | 234 |
| BOWEN | Osun | private | 235 |
| BU | Ogun | private | 237 |
| BUK | Kano | federal | 237 |
| NDA | Kaduna | federal | 237 |
| UNIBEN | Edo | federal | 237 |
| UNIZIK | Anambra | federal | 239 |
| ABUAD | Ekiti | private | 240 |
| AUN | Adamawa | private | 240 |
| PAU | Lagos | private | 240 |
| CU | Ogun | private | 243 |
| UNN | Enugu | federal | 247 |
| UI | Oyo | federal | 250 |
| OAU | Osun | federal | 251 |
| UNILAG | Lagos | federal | 252 |
What FUTO offers instead
FUTO runs related programmes that share career territory with International Relations. Public Administration, Political Science, Economics are the closest matches at this institution, with cut-offs from 227 for the 2026 cycle.
Switching institutions for a specific course is a common path in the Nigerian admission system. The change-of-institution window during the JAMB cycle lets candidates pivot before the post-UTME stage, and many candidates carry their first-choice score across to a more suitable institution.
Related programmes at FUTO
Why some universities do not offer every course
Course availability at Nigerian universities depends on the institution's founding charter, NUC accreditation and the specific faculties the university has built up. A specialised institution may run a narrow but deep catalogue, while a comprehensive university covers more ground in less depth.
The National Universities Commission accredits each programme separately, and the absence of a course in an institution's catalogue usually reflects either the institution's strategic focus or the fact that the NUC has not yet approved that specific programme for the institution. FUTO's current catalogue is concentrated on technology and engineering disciplines which is why International Relations sits outside the FUTO undergraduate offer.
Frequently asked questions
Does FUTO offer International Relations for postgraduate study?
International Relations is not currently in the FUTO undergraduate catalogue tracked in this guide. Postgraduate availability is a separate question handled by the institution's school of postgraduate studies, and should be confirmed on the official FUTO portal.
When might FUTO add International Relations to its programmes?
New undergraduate programmes require National Universities Commission accreditation and the development of curricula, faculty and infrastructure. There is no public timeline for FUTO adding International Relations, and candidates targeting the course should plan around institutions that already offer it.
What is the closest alternative to International Relations at FUTO?
Public Administration at FUTO is the closest related programme in the current catalogue. It shares the social-sciences foundation with International Relations, and may suit candidates with related career goals.
How do I check NUC-approved courses at FUTO?
The National Universities Commission publishes the full list of accredited programmes at each Nigerian university. Use the NUC database or the official FUTO admissions portal to confirm the latest accredited programmes before applying for any course.
Can I transfer to study International Relations elsewhere after starting at FUTO?
Inter-university transfers in Nigeria are possible but bureaucratic, and typically require strong academic standing in the first year. A cleaner route is to apply directly to an institution that offers International Relations, either as a first choice from the start or via the change-of-institution window during the JAMB admission cycle.