Founded in 2011, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Ikwo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ebonyi. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (FUNAI) is a small coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (FUNAI) 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. FUNAI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.