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Find your future at MTU, where academic excellence thrives. Mountain Top University isn’t just a university, it’s a place where your potential is nurtured. With a supportive community, outstanding facilities, and a serene campus, MTU is designed to bring out the best in every student. Join us and discover what sets MTU apart.
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MTU’s campus is a breath of fresh air, away from the distractions of city life. Surrounded by greenery and open spaces, it’s the perfect place to focus, reflect, and grow. Here, students can escape the daily rush and find a calm space that’s ideal for learning and personal growth.
MTU is equipped with modern facilities that support every step of the learning journey. We offer state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with modern technology, giving students a hands-on industry-based experience thereby giving students adequate training tailored to their specific discipline.
With air-conditioned classrooms, we ensure a comfortable learning experience throughout the academic year. Students can study without distractions in an ambient environment and constant temperature. MTU’s high-tech library provides access to a wealth of resources and research materials. We are a hub of knowledge, designed to support both academic success and intellectual curiosity.
We offer our students a fully digitised, Wi-fi enabled campus environment, ensuring seamless high-speed connectivity across all facilities, allowing them to stay connected in classrooms, libraries, study areas, hostels and recreational spaces, enhancing their learning and daily campus experience.
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Mountain Top University has set new standards in Nigerian Higher Education, achieving impressive rankings for quality education, achieving impressive rankings for quality education and sustainable goals. We are proud to be among the top institutions in Nigeria, reflecting our commitment to excellence, well-being, and impactful partnerships. Our accomplishments showcase a dedication to nurturing future leaders in a supportive and innovative environment, proving that MTU is truly where bright futures begin.
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2024 No 1 (Nigeria)
We are rated the best university in Nigeria for Quality Education
We are fully committed to fostering teaching excellence, ensuring student success, and promoting accessible learning opportunities for all. Through our innovative conferences and state-of-the-art programs, we equip our students with a strong foundation for the future. At our institution, students cultivate vital skills that empower them to confidently enter their careers and make a lasting, meaningful impact on the world.2
sdg3 Good Health and Wellbeing
2024 Top 2 (Nigeria)
We are rated among the top 2 universities in Nigeria for Good Health and Wellbeing
At MTU, we prioritize the health and well-being of our students. Ranked as the second-best university in Nigeria for promoting good health and well-being, MTU offers comprehensive health services and a wide range of mental wellness programs. These resources are designed to empower students, helping them maintain focus, foster personal growth and achieve success in all aspects of life.3
sdg2 Zero Hunger
2024 Top 3 (Nigeria)
We are rated among the top 3 universities in Nigeria for Zero-Hunger
Our focus on making food available for all has placed MTU as the the third best university in Nigeria for zero-hunger. We lead efforts to address food security through our modern agricultural projects and feed-in community initiatives. Our students learn the importance of social responsibility through active involvement, preparing them to create meaningful change in society around them.5
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2024 Top 5 (Nigeria)
We are rated among the top 5 universities in Nigeria for Partnership with the Goals
Mountain Top University is known for building strong ties with industry partners, governmental institutions, and neighbouring communities. This is why we are ranked among top 5 universities in Nigeria for Partnership with the Goals. Through these partnerships, we open effectual doors and prepare our students for impactful careers and drive progress towards a sustainable future
With a robust partnership with the D.K.O foundation, our students have the opportunity to apply for financial support, with over 500 beneficiaries receiving scholarships ranging from partial to full coverage for tuition and feeding. This is our way of helping brilliant and dedicated students who might lack the means of pursuing their dream of getting quality education they can get from our institution. Find out more
Our members of staff are knowledgeable, dedicated and also possess practical experimental knowledge. All of our lecturers are exceptional academic professionals in their respective fields, willing to shape students into critical thinkers and overall success-driven individuals. With their support, students acquire practical skill sets, aimed at helping them succeed after graduation. Each department is staffed by competent individuals who stay on the edge of research and professional practice. Our professors regularly contribute to academic journals, attend global conferences, and collaborate with industry leaders to ensure their teachings are relevant and up-to-date. This commitment to continuous learning means that students benefit from insights that go beyond textbooks, gaining exposure to the latest advancements and best practices.
Campus life at MTU is more than just classes and lectures. We provide a vibrant, dynamic experience where students build friendships, discover their passions, and grow into well-rounded individuals. Our ecosystem is a perfect blend of academic and co-curricular activities that allow growth and personal development. Students have a lot of appealing and diverse interests that vary from technology and science, music and art, sports, and community service; therefore, students can choose something they are interested in or explore something different. Engaging events, workshops, and guests lectures bring the campus together, creating a warm and inclusive community.
Our facilities are designed with students’ needs in mind. We provide a hybrid library that combines traditional resources with advanced digital tools, ensuring students have comprehensive access to information. Also inclusive are comfortable study areas and technologically equipped classrooms allowing students for study, work and rest.
Safety and wellness are our priorities at MTU. We offer round-the-clock security, a medical centre, and mental wellness programmes to ensure that every student feels secure and supported. Our goal is to create a balanced environment where students can focus on academics while enjoying a fulfilling campus life. At MTU, every day is a chance to learn, connect, and grow.
At MTU, we encourage our students to build quality connections, explore various talents, and create amazing memories.
Our academic conferences and thought-provoking workshops are opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive within a vibrant community. Our students regularly enjoy a dynamic calendar filled with regular guest speakers and industry meet-ups coupled with sport tournaments and talent hunts, making campus life rich and diverse. These events allow the student to grow and transform from their comfort zone, meeting lifelong friends and develop leadership skills.
MTU ensures there’s always something exciting on the horizon. Every event is envisioned to provoke or motivate the students in achieving their goals.
Living on campus feels like a home away from home. Our accommodation options are designed to suit every need, offering safe, comfortable, and modern living spaces where students can focus on their studies and personal growth. With round-the-clock security, MTU’s accommodation services offer spacious rooms, with all basic amenities for the convenience of the students and families.
Beyond just housing, MTU’s residential life is vibrant and community-focused. Students develop friendly relationships, group study, and facilities for group discussion and leisure. Each hall of residence fosters a sense of belonging, with on-site support staff and facilities to handle any need. Our conducive hostels and world-class health facilities support a comfortable and safe stay for all residents.
MTU believes in a balanced approach to student life. Sports and leisure are essential to creating a well-rounded student experience. With a wide variety of facilities and activities, we encourage students to pursue physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy competition. Our campus offers a football pitch, a basketball court, a volleyball court, and a tennis court for those who enjoy training and staying active.
Beyond sports, we offer leisure activities for students who prefer a more relaxed way to stay active. Our inter-faculty tournaments and wellness events create a sense of community and allow students to unwind while pursuing their passions.
Spirituality at MTU is not an idea, it is a lifestyle. Founded by Professor D. K. Olukoya, a shepherd known for his deep commitment to Christian faith and values, we are rooted in a mission to nurture students’ spiritual growth alongside their academic journey. It is not a separate entity here rather it is incorporated into the general lifestyle with an enabling ecosystem for students.
Professor Olukoya’s vision is for each student to emerge not only as a knowledgeable graduate but as persons of integrity and purpose and we are committed to achieving just that. Find out about our chapel
Through the eyes of our students
Peace talks about spiritual, cultural, and mental shifts over four years as an MTU student
My Mountain Top University experience was a mixed bag. An impactful journey of academic excellence, spiritual and personal growth, and meaningful connections. Inspired by passionate professors, supported by lifelong friends that I have discovered along my way here, and grounded in faith, I graduated equipped with purpose, conviction, and a heart to serve and make a difference. Mountain Top University has become a huge part in my life’s story and I will always be grateful for it.
My experience at Mountain Top University 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
