The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), has unveiled the addition of two new undergraduate programs under the College of Maritime and Offshore Studies, starting from the 2023/2024 academic session. The newly introduced programs are:
1. Bachelor of Science (Maritime Economics).
2. Bachelor of Science (Maritime Transport and Logistics).
The university encourages interested candidates to apply for these courses. Additionally, it has scheduled the Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) screening exercise for September 25 to 27, 2023. This screening process will be an important step for prospective students to gain admission into these new programs and other existing ones offered by FUPRE.
The statement which was signed by Dr. (Mrs.) Omoyine Jane, the Registrar/Secretary to Council, read “This is to inform prospective students wishing to apply to FUPRE that the university has commenced admission into two (2) new undergraduate programs having secured approval from the NUC after a resource verification exercise carried out by its panels of experts.
“These full-time undergraduate programs under the College of Maritime and Offshore Studies will be available for students with effect from the 2023/2024 academic session.
“The two (2) new courses are B.Sc. Maritime Economics and Finance and B.Sc. Maritime Transport and Logistics and as the university continues to expand its academic offerings, it has also improved its library holdings to foster academic growth.
“Accordingly, the university Management wishes to invite interested candidates who scored 170 and above in the 2023 UTME to apply for the above courses, as the Post-UTME online application for the 2022/2023 admission exercise that commenced on Wednesday, 9th August 2023, is still ongoing.
“To that effect, eligible and interested candidates are strongly advised to visit the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun website: https://portal.fupre.edu.ng and to carefully follow the instructions on the university website when completing the application form.
“While the Post-UTME screening exercise will be held from 25th -27th September, 2023, your scheduled date for Post UTME screening will be communicated to you via the email and the phone number that you filled during the application process”.
