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