The National Universities Commission has granted approval for the commencement of undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State, starting from the 2025/2026 academic session.
The approval was issued in a letter dated December 29, 2025, and signed by the Acting Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu.
According to the commission, the university satisfied all the necessary conditions for the establishment of the programmes, with a total admission quota of 800 students approved.
Part of the letter stated, “I am directed to convey the Executive Secretary’s approval for the establishment of the following programmes in the University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State, having satisfied the requirements for their establishment with effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.The admission quota is put at 800.”
The NUC explained that the approved programmes are distributed across four faculties.
In the Faculty of Science and Computing, the approved courses include B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology, B.Sc. Computer Science and B.Sc. Cyber Security.
The Faculty of Law received approval to run the LL.B. Law programme.
For the Faculty of Basic Medical and Allied Health Sciences, the approved programmes are B.Sc. Public Health, B.N.Sc. Nursing Science and B.Rad. Radiology.
In the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, the approved programmes consist of B.Sc. Accounting, B.Sc. Finance, B.Sc. Economics, B.Sc. International Relations, B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies, B.Sc. Hospitality and Tourism Management, B.Sc. Project Management, B.Sc. Procurement Management and B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies.
The commission also requested the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to take note of the approved programmes for student mobilisation purposes.
The NUC further assured the institution of its continuous support as it expands its academic programmes in line with national quality benchmarks.
The University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State, was established to increase access to quality higher education, with a mission to produce professional, innovative and globally competitive graduates.
