History

Indeed, through the years, Our Lady of Fatima University has embraced the basic educational philosophy of “improving man as a man” and emulated the virtues of “veritas et misericordia” (truth and compassion) in upholding the tradition of academic excellence.

BEGINNING. Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) began as the Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in 1967, founded by Jose C. Olivares and Dr. Vicente M. Santos in Valenzuela. Initially a health institution, it expanded into education with the College of Nursing (1973) and College of Medicine (1979), becoming a university in 2002.

Founding and Early Years (1960s–1970s) 

1967: Jose C. Olivares (a Chemistry professor) and his son-in-law, Dr. Vicente M. Santos (a physician), established the Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in Valenzuela (then part of Bulacan).

1973: The institution grew into education with the creation of the Our Lady of Fatima College of Nursing.

1976: The first batch of nursing graduates attained a 100% passing rate in the Board Exams.

1979: The Fatima Medical Science Foundation, Inc. – Fatima College of Medicine was established, with its first graduates finishing in 1983.

Growth and Development (1990s–2000s)

1990s: The college expanded its academic offerings beyond health sciences, introducing programs in maritime education, computer science, education, business, and tourism.

1996: The Quezon City campus (Hilltop) was established along Regalado Avenue, expanding its reach.

December 2002: The institution was converted into Our Lady of Fatima University, with Dr. Vicente M. Santos Sr. serving as its founding president.

Expansion and Status (2008–Present)

2008: The College of Nursing was designated by CHED as a Center of Development, and the university went through IQuAME accreditation.

2009: OLFU was granted Autonomous Status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Expansion: OLFU has expanded its reach with additional campuses in Antipolo, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, and Sta. Rosa, Laguna.