Fountain University, Osogbo is a private Islamic faith-based university in Nigeria. It was established by the Nasrul-Lahi-Il-Fatih Society of Nigeria in 2007. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in various fields of study, such as management and social sciences, natural and applied sciences, law, education, and engineering.
If you are interested in studying at Fountain University, Osogbo in 2024, here are the Fountain University admission requirements and steps you need to follow.
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Fountain University Admission Requirements for UTME Candidates
To be eligible for admission into Fountain University you must meet the following criteria:
- You must have reached the age of 16 by the time of admission.
- You must have at least 6 (six) credit passes in your O’level results (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or equivalent) in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. The subjects must be relevant to the course you intend to study at the university.
- You must have a valid UTME result with a minimum score of 160. You must also have chosen Fountain University, Osogbo as your first choice of institution during the UTME registration or change of institution process.
- You must have registered and participated in the Post UTME screening exercise conducted by the university. The screening fee is N2,000 only.
Fountain University Admission Requirements for Direct Entry Candidates
Interested in transferring to Fountain University, Osogbo (FUO)? To gain admission through direct entry, you must meet these requirements:
- Have a minimum of 5 credits in your O’level results, including English and Math. No two sittings allowed.
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Obtain a Direct Entry form from JAMB and apply.
- Hold one of the following qualifying certificates: OND, ND, NCE, IJMB, Cambridge A Level, BSc, HND, or ICAN.
Fountain University Admission Requirements for Masters
- A minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university.
- Five (5) credit passes at O’Level, including English Language and Mathematics.
- A valid UTME score of 160 or above.
- A satisfactory performance in the postgraduate entrance examination and interview conducted by the university.
The specific requirements may vary depending on the course of study
Fountain University Application Process
To apply for admission into Fountain University, Osogbo, you need to follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of the university and click on “Admission”.
- Fill in the online application form with your personal and academic details. You must also upload your passport photograph, UTME result printout, and O’level result(s).
- Submit your application and print out the acknowledgement slip.
- Wait for the admission list to be released by the university. You can check your admission status on the website or via email.
- If you are offered admission, you will need to pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of N60,000 and print out your admission letter from the website.
- You must also print out your JAMB admission letter from the JAMB portal.
- You are ready to resume with the university for the 2024/2025 academic session.
How can I get Admission to Fountain University?
Want to attend Fountain University but didn’t originally choose us as your first choice through JAMB? Don’t worry, you can still join us by following these steps:
Step 1: Change your first choice institution to Fountain University on the JAMB portal at www.jamb.gov.ng. Log into your profile, navigate to “Change of Institution” and select Fountain University—print evidence of the change.
Step 2: Return to Fountain University’s website at www.fuo.edu.ng and click on “Take Post UTME Screening” to start the registration process. There is a N2,000 screening fee.
Step 3: Carefully complete the Post UTME application with accurate information before the deadline.
Step 4: After completing the screening exam:
- Wait patiently for the admission office to process your application.
- Once offered admission, pay the NON-REFUNDABLE ACCEPTANCE FEE of N60,000. You’ll be notified by email when payment is received.
- Print your Admission Letter from the JAMB portal.
- Also, print Fountain University’s Admission Letter from the screening portal.
Conclusion
Fountain University, Osogbo is a good institution that provides quality education and moral values to its students. If you want to join the Fountain University family, you must meet the Fountain University admission requirements and follow the application process outlined above. For more information, contact the admission office at admissions@fuo.edu.ng or +234-X. You can also watch the admission video advert on the website. We wish you the best of luck in your academic journey!