Founded in 1980, Ambrose Alli University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Ekpoma (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Edo. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Ambrose Alli University (AAU) is a coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Ambrose Alli University (AAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. AAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.