Fountain University 2026 Post UTME- Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the Screening Exercise for admission into the DEGREE Programmes of Fountain University, Osogbo (FUO) for the 2026/2027 Academic session.
Its philosophy is the total development of men and women in an enabling environment through appropriate teaching, research, and service to humanity, influenced by Islamic Ethics and Culture.
THE UNIVERSITY RUNS A FULLY RESIDENTIAL POLICY FOR ALL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR BRILLIANT BUT INDIGENT STUDENTS, WHILE THE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO BRILLIANT STUDENTS
Fountain University Admission General Requirements
a. Candidates applying for admission into any Undergraduate Programme must possess a minimum of five (5) O-level credit passes at not more than two sittings in WAEC/NECO SSCE AND GCE, which must include credit passes in English Language and Mathematics, and any other THREE subjects relevant to the proposed course of study, OBTAINED WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS.
b. Direct Entry Candidates are expected to possess a good Diploma in their choice of Course (with a minimum of Lower Credit) from reputable Polytechnics or Universities, or equivalent A-Level Passes (including IJMB) in relevant Subjects. DIRECT ENTRY STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ALSO PURCHASE THE DIRECT ENTRY FORM OF THE JOINT ADMISSIONS & MATRICULATION BOARDS.
DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATES (200LEVEL):
Candidates, in addition to the “O” level result,s must have 2 or 3 subjects at A level or HSC or ND or NCE or ATS in the relevant discipline. Candidates are also expected to have purchased the Direct Entry (JAMB) Form.
DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATES (300LEVEL):
Candidates for these programmes should be holders of HND in their respective fields of study.HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Statistics, or Mathematics is acceptable for Computer Science, while Professional Certificates such as ACA, ACIB, ACIS, ACI, N, and ACIT are acceptable for Business Administration, Accountancy, Banking, and Finance. In addition, candidates must possess five credits in SSCE WAEC/NECO or NABTEB. These should include English Language, Mathematics, and three other subjects relevant to the course of study.
Available Programmes
1. COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
( i ) Department of Biological Sciences
a) B.Sc Microbiology
(ii) Department of Chemical Sciences
a) B.Sc Biochemistry and Nutrition
b) B.Sc Chemistry
c) B.Sc Industrial and Environmental Chemistry
(iii) Department of Physics, Electronics and Earth Sciences
a) B.Sc Physics
b) B.Sc Physics and Electronics
(iv) Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences
a) B.Sc Computer Science
2. COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(i) Department of Accounting and Finance
a) B.Sc Accounting
b) B.Sc Banking and Finance
(ii) Department of Economics
a) B.Sc Economics
(iii) Department of Business Administration
a) B.Sc Business Administration
(iv) Department of Political Science and Industrial Relations
a) B.Sc Political Science and Public Administration
b) B.Sc Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
(v) Department of Psychology and Sociology
a) B.Sc Sociology
b) B.Sc Psychology
(vi) Department of Mass Communication
a) B.Sc Mass Communication
3. COLLEGE OF BASIC MEDICAL AND HEALTH
SCIENCES
a) Medical Laboratory Science (B. MLS)
b) Nursing (B.NSc.)
c. Public Health (BSc.)
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are to visit http://igx.oio.mybluehost.me/newportalfuoedu/admission-portal/preregister.php
Fill the appropriate application form and pay the corresponding fee online.
Enquiries:
e-mail: registrar@fuo.edu.ng
Call/SMS: LAGOS: 08031145929,08035376203. ABUJA; 08060469806.
FAQs
1. Who is eligible to apply for Fountain University 2026 Post-UTME?
Candidates who chose Fountain University as their first choice in the 2026 UTME and scored the minimum JAMB cut-off mark approved by the university are eligible. Applicants must also possess at least five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
2. Can candidates who did not choose Fountain University in JAMB apply?
Yes. Candidates who did not initially choose Fountain University can apply, provided they carry out a change of institution on the JAMB portal and select Fountain University as their first choice before completing the Post-UTME registration.
3. How can I register for the Fountain University 2026 Post-UTME screening?
Registration is done online via the official Fountain University admission portal. Applicants are required to create an account, fill in their personal and academic details, upload required documents, and pay the prescribed Post-UTME screening fee before submitting the application.
4. Is Fountain University Post-UTME an examination or online screening?
Fountain University usually conducts its Post-UTME as an online screening exercise, where candidates are assessed based on their UTME score and O’Level results. Applicants are advised to regularly check the university portal for updates in case of any changes.
