The disclosure was made on Monday at a press conference held in Oye Ekiti to herald activities marking the university’s 10th convocation ceremonies, which will culminate in the award of degrees on Saturday. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, said the graduating set reflected a broad range of academic performances across disciplines.
According to the breakdown, 2,519 students graduated with Second Class Upper degrees, 3,777 earned Second Class Lower, 966 obtained Third Class degrees, while three students graduated with Pass. Prof. Fasina also announced that the overall best graduating student is Adeniyi Maryam Adedolapo of the College of Medical Sciences (Anatomy), who recorded a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.89.
The Vice Chancellor reaffirmed FUOYE’s commitment to excellence, noting that the institution continues to make meaningful contributions at local, regional and global levels. He described the university as one of the fastest-growing public universities in the country.
Fasina revealed that FUOYE currently ranks as the fourth most subscribed public university in Nigeria, based on Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) application statistics, a development he said underscores its growing national appeal. He added that the institution’s rising profile has also been validated internationally, with FUOYE ranked fourth in Nigeria in the latest Times Higher Education 2026 rankings.
According to him, the university’s strong showing in global rankings reflects steady progress in teaching quality, research output and academic reputation, while reinforcing its focus on innovation and competitiveness. He said FUOYE has expanded its academic scope by establishing new colleges in Medicine, Computing, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Data Science and Analytics to meet national needs in healthcare, security and digital transformation.
Speaking on institutional growth under his leadership, Fasina, whose five-year tenure ends this month, said the number of faculties increased from eight to 18, academic programmes expanded from 73 to 91, while departments grew from 67 to 81. He added that directorates rose from one to 19, and institutes increased from none to five.
Infrastructure development, he said, has been a defining feature of his administration, with over 160 projects completed across FUOYE campuses under what he described as the “Blue Roof Legacy.”
The Vice Chancellor also highlighted staff development as a major priority, noting that 381 academic and non-teaching staff benefited from training and conference support, while 130 academic staff received sponsorship for advanced degrees, including PhD and Master’s programmes.
He added that the university institutionalised initiatives such as the Professor of Practice, Diaspora Professors and Emeritus Professors programmes, aimed at strengthening mentorship, research and professional engagement through the involvement of seasoned professionals, diaspora scholars and retired senior academics.
According to Fasina, these measures have continued to enrich teaching and research while laying a strong foundation for the university’s future growth.