Well, if you mean setting a FTP on a University computer, that wouldnt work. Usually schools firewalls block ftp incoming and outgoing (Well atleast my school does). You should read the schools regulations and rules before you try to set up a ftp using the schools badwidth for personal use. Usually Admins arn't really happy when people leach the bandwidth.

My school also implented some sort of application that runs on the main computer behind the firewalls in the closet room that monitor certain ports for suspecous activity. As soon as someone notices your setting up a ftp or something, they will find you. Well at least thats what my school does..