Founded in 1981, Federal University of Technology, Akure is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Akure (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ondo. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is a large coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) 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, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 41 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Nigerian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FUTA 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.