The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the commencement of 17 undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State, with effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.
The approval was conveyed in a letter dated December 29, 2025, 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 NUC, the university met all requirements for the establishment of the programmes and was granted a total admission quota of 800 students.
“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 letter read in part.
The approved programmes span four faculties.
Under the Faculty of Science and Computing, the university will offer B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology, B.Sc. Computer Science, and B.Sc. Cyber Security.
The Faculty of Law was approved to run the LL.B. Law programme.
For the Faculty of Basic Medical and Allied Health Sciences, the approved programmes include B.Sc. Public Health, B.N.Sc. Nursing Science, and B.Rad. Radiology.
Meanwhile, the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences will offer 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 (JAMB) to take note of the approved programmes for the purpose of student mobilisation.
The NUC further assured the institution of its continued support as it expands its academic offerings in line with national benchmarks and quality assurance standards.
The University of Fortune, Igbotako, was established to broaden access to quality tertiary education, with a vision to produce professional, innovative, and globally competitive graduates.
