In Nigeria, private universities are usually owned by individuals or religious (Christian/Muslim) organizations. Mountain Top University is a private Nigerian university in Ogun State that is affiliated with Mountain of Fire Ministries (MFM).
History and Background
It was founded in 2015 by the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire Ministries, Prof. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya. He is a pastor, scientist, and professor.
MTU is known for strict policies; it is a deeply spiritual institution that grooms all-around excellence in academics, morals, and Christian spirituality. It has one of the best music departments in the nation.
Academic Environment
They regard their campus as a breath of fresh air. The MTU campus is serene, surrounded by nature and so much space. You will not feel overwhelmed or choked by too many people and not enough room, as is the case in some universities. It is a perfect spot for growth and all-around development. The school wasn’t just built to accommodate students, it helps them escape from the loudness and harshness of the outer world with the serenity it provides.
The nature surrounding the school must be why it’s regarded as a breath of fresh air. It gives them healthy, uncontaminated air to breathe in. This is an academic environment that allows for physical and mental thriving.
Facilities
They provide a very well-equipped university. This is not a school where students will graduate with only theoretical knowledge. The facilities are a fusion of traditional and modern resources.
MTU is equipped with modern facilities that aid students with practical knowledge, training, and experience across their various disciplines. Graduates from this school don’t lag in the real world when it comes to laboratory and technology knowledge.
Claustrophobia has no place in MTU. It is a very spacious environment, as the comfort of the students is of paramount importance to the administrators, as they know the environment has to be suitable for academic excellence. The classrooms are air-conditioned, ensuring a good temperature for learning. Their high-tech library also puts academic resources and research materials at their fingertips.
Their infrastructure doesn’t end in only academic centers. They also have an equipped sports center.
The campus has very stable and high-speed free WiFi. It is completely digitized, making them shoulder to shoulder with the fast-rising technology, leading the world in which we live.
Tuition and Scholarships
Private universities are known to be grossly more expensive than Federal or State-owned universities. Many people cannot afford to be students there; this is why MTU provides scholarship opportunities for its students. They are of the notion that finance shouldn’t be the factor hindering a student from attaining their goals in life.
This is why the school partners with D.K.O’s foundation, to enable students the opportunity to apply for financial support ranging from part-time to full scholarships. This is particularly a reward system for very brilliant and dedicated students, as well as those who can’t afford the tuition. Over 500 students have been beneficiaries of these scholarships.
Experienced Manpower
Right from their founder, Prof. D.K. Olukoya, who was the first Nigerian to clone genes, the school is packed with experienced and knowledgeable academic and non-academic staff.
They make sure to remain up to date in academia, so that they don’t become redundant and offer students archaic knowledge. From time to time, they attend seminars and lectures, global conferences, and contribute to academic journals, all in a bid to remain up to date with the academic world. This is the caliber of people who train students at Mountain Top University.
The Campus Life
MTU recognizes the fact that school life is beyond academics. Students also grow interpersonal relationships that foster unity and oneness on campus. This is very important because these connections are vital for students who will possess all-around growth.
They don’t just give academic activities, but also co-curricular activities in each student’s sphere of interest, from science and technology to music and arts, sports, and community service. They also create seminars and lectures across different fields, bringing different lecturers to engage the students.
Safety and Wellness
The university makes sure that students grow in health and mentality because an academically excellent student who isn’t thriving mentally falls short of all-around wellness. Students also learn in a secure environment, free of fears of insecurity.
MTU has a 24-hour security, medical center, and mental wellness programs. These ensure that the students are physically and mentally safe, with a stable health condition.
Non-Academic Events
Events that help students build lifelong connections and bring some of them out of their comfort zones are always put in place at MTU.
Their academic calendars are packed with events that allow them to meet and learn from experts across different industries.
There are also sports tournaments and talent hunts, giving the students balance in both academics and other aspects of life at large.
Life on Campus
In MTU, there’s accommodation provided for students within the school vicinity, sparing them the difficulty of sourcing for accommodation and commuting daily.
The housing space isn’t just for living, it is for living very comfortably. It is so spacious and conducive, secure and peaceful. The accommodations are so well furnished and catered to that they feel like home. It is secured all day, staff (including medical staff) are also available all day to cater to the needs of the students in any capacity that they need support.
Sports
MTU students are encouraged to live healthy and physically fit lives. They have been provided with a football pitch, a basketball court, a volleyball court, and a tennis court for sporting activities. These provisions provide an atmosphere for community, wellness, and healthy competition.
Spirituality
It has been registered from the beginning that MTU is a deeply spiritual ground. The focus is not to produce students with academic or moral excellence alone, but also spiritual knowledge and practice. It is a training ground to groom people who will go out into the world as Christian giants, who follow the tenets of the Christian faith and live lives of integrity. This is the founder’s core vision.
Reputation, Reviews, and Ranking
According to The Impact Rankings in 2024, MTU is rated as the best university in Nigeria for Quality Education (SDG 4), among the top 2 for Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), among the top 3 in Nigeria for Zero Hunger (SDG 2), and among the top 5 for Partnership with the Goals (SDG 17).
This is what an alumnus of the school had to say about his time there: “My experience at Mountain Top was truly transformative. Beyond academic growth, the university fostered a sense of community, faith, and purpose that shaped me into a well-rounded individual. The supportive faculty, rigorous curriculum, and vibrant campus life offered countless opportunities for learning and self-discovery. Friendships formed here became like family, and challenges along the way taught resilience and perseverance. From engaging lectures to impactful spiritual activities.”
Why MTU?
For all-round excellence in academics, spirituality, and life at large. A conducive environment for nurturing and access to a wonderful community.
Summary
Location: Ogun State, Nigeria
Specific Location: Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Near MFM Prayer City, Km 12, Ibafo
Founded: 2015
Best Known For: Music, Science
Scholarship: Available
Ownership: Private, Christian faith-based
