Originally established as the University of Nasrul-lahi-li Fatih Society by the Nasrul-lahi-li Fatih (NASFAT) Society on May 17, 2007,[3] the university currently comprises five colleges: the College of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, the College of Management and Social Sciences, the College of Law, and the College of Arts. Proposals for Colleges of Engineering and Education are under consideration.
The university also hosts a School of Postgraduate Studies offering active programs for postgraduate diplomas, master's degrees, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs.
History
The formation of Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society of Nigeria NASFAT — the proprietor of Fountain University — was originally focused on prayer meetings for the Muslim elites, with a view to creating opportunity for them to, interact with Islamic scholars.[4]
The desire of NASFAT to establish a university was borne out of its education policy and plan enunciated at its strategic retreat in Akodo, Lagos, in 2000.[5] From this beginning, the society started a systematic process which led to the hosting of an academic summit where an 18-person planning committee for the university emerged in January 2004.
Fountain University was granted an operational license as a Private University on May 17, 2007, by the federal government on the recommendations of the National Universities Commission. Following this achievement, a Fountain University strategic implementation committee was set up to serve as "in loco council" to actualize the birth of the university. This committee worked tirelessly to put in place the facilities for the university to take-off. The committee was dissolved in September 2007 upon the inauguration of the Governing Council led by Professor N.O. Adedipe. The first Governing Council completed its first four years in September 2011 after which it was reconstituted.
Administration
The current principal members of the university management are:
The university is made up of 28 academic departments organized into 5 Colleges, namely, Arts, Natural and Applied Sciences, Basic Medical Health Sciences, Management and Social Sciences, and Law. The University also has a School of Postgraduate Studies where all postgraduate education are coordinated.
Fountain University has 9 halls of residence that provide accommodation for about 90% of the population of students in the regular studies mode. Some of the popular halls in the university include Ishaq Oloyede Hostel, Yusuf Ali Hostel, Jubrila Ayinla Hall, Adegunwa Hostel, Nimbe Adedipe Hostel among others.
The university has sports facilities for staff and students on campus, as well as a guest house to accommodate researchers and guests of the University.
According to the 2025 EduRank university rankings, Fountain University is ranked:
#98 in Nigeria
#643 in Africa
#11,776 in the world
EduRank’s methodology assesses research output, online prominence, and alumni impact in determining rankings.[11]
Affiliations and partnerships
Fountain University is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria.[12]
The institution has collaborations with organisations and professional bodies to enhance academic programmes, research initiatives and student development activities consistent with its founding ethos of moral and ethical excellence.[13]
Campus life and community involvement
Fountain University’s campus in Osogbo includes academic facilities, lecture halls, laboratories, and residential hostels designed to support student learning and co-curricular activities. The university conducts community outreach programmes, health awareness events and youth empowerment initiatives in partnership with local stakeholders.[14]
Gallery of Campus
Evening View from Fountain University
Senate Building, Fountain University.
Lecture hall donated by Eti-osa branch of NASFAT
School of Postgraduate Studies in Fountain University Osogbo
