Established in 2011, Federal University, Dutse is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Dutse (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Jigawa. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Federal University, Dutse (FUD) is a coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Federal University, Dutse (FUD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. FUD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.