About the Department

The Department of Urban & Regional Planning at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), within the School of Environmental Technology, is dedicated to developing competent planners capable of designing, managing, and improving urban and regional environments for sustainable development. Our department produces graduates with expertise in spatial planning, land use management, and regional development.

Urban and Regional Planning is the discipline of designing and managing the spatial organization of human activities and the physical environment at local, urban, and regional scales. Our comprehensive curriculum integrates planning theory and practice, land use planning and policy, transportation planning and design, housing and human settlements, economic development and management, environmental planning and sustainability, GIS applications in planning, and community participation and stakeholder engagement. Students develop expertise in planning design, policy analysis, spatial data analysis, project evaluation, and using modern planning tools.

The department features modern planning studios and laboratories equipped with computers for design and analysis, GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS), CAD and design tools, and planning visualization systems. Our curriculum is accredited by the Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC) and aligned with international planning standards. We maintain active collaborations with government planning agencies, consulting firms, NGOs, and international organizations, providing students with internship opportunities and exposure to real planning projects.

Graduates of Urban & Regional Planning are highly sought-after professionals in government, consulting, development, and international organizations. They work as urban planners, regional development planners, GIS planners, transportation planners, urban designers, housing specialists, and planning consultants. Our alumni successfully contribute to the planning and development of cities and regions, supporting national development objectives and improving quality of life for communities across Nigeria and beyond.

What We Offer

Research Focus Areas

Our department conducts research across critical planning and regional development disciplines:

Career Opportunities

Urban & Regional Planning graduates pursue diverse careers across planning and development sectors:

Course Materials & Resources

Access comprehensive planning materials, case studies, policy documents, and resources organized by academic level.

Admission Requirements