Founded in 1988, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bauchi (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) is a coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. ATBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.