Founded in 2005, Al-Hikmah University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Ilorin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Kwara. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ilorin, Atere, Igbaja. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Al-Hikmah University (HUI) is a small coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Al-Hikmah University (HUI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Nigerian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HUI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.