The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, has commenced registration for its supplementary Post-UTME screening exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session, offering eligible candidates another opportunity to seek admission into the institution.

The Registrar of the university, Dr E. Jane Omoyine, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Warri on Monday.

According to the statement, the supplementary screening is targeted at candidates who missed the initial Post-UTME screening exercise held from July 21 to 25, 2026, as well as those seeking to change their institution of choice to FUPRE and participate in its admission process.

The university said registration would close on Sunday, August 23, while the supplementary screening exercise would hold on Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

The statement read in part, “Candidates are required to complete their registration through the University’s admission portal, https://utme.fupre.edu.ng, at a screening fee of ₦2,000.

“To qualify for the exercise, candidates must have scored a minimum of 160 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.

“They must also have selected FUPRE as their first-choice institution or completed the required Change of Institution to FUPRE process, possess at least five relevant O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings, and be at least 16 years old by 30 September 2026. Recognised O’Level examinations include SSCE, NECO, GCE and NABTEB.”

The university explained that the supplementary exercise was designed to provide prospective students with another opportunity to pursue admission into FUPRE.

“The supplementary screening provides prospective students with another opportunity to pursue their academic aspirations at a university focused on preparing graduates for the demands of a rapidly changing global economy,” the statement added.

FUPRE, however, clarified that candidates who participated in the initial Post-UTME screening exercise held from July 21 to 25 are not required to take part in the supplementary exercise.

The university urged eligible candidates to complete their registration early rather than wait until the deadline.

Prospective candidates were also advised to regularly check the university’s admission portal for official updates and contact 08034805996 or 07017324801 for inquiries.

Established in 2007 to develop skilled manpower for Nigeria’s petroleum industry and allied sectors, FUPRE has grown into a specialised university focused on excellence, relevance and innovation.

The university describes itself as Africa’s first specialised petroleum university and the sixth in the world. It currently offers 32 undergraduate programmes across five colleges, covering science, engineering and technology, computing, maritime studies, petroleum administration and management.

Through its specialised academic environment, FUPRE combines academic knowledge with practical learning, technology, innovation and industry relevance to prepare students for opportunities in the petroleum and energy industry and other allied sectors.