Established in 1964, Freetown Polytechic is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Freetown (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Western Area. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education of Sierra Leone, Freetown Polytechic (FP) is a coeducational Sierra Leonean higher education institution. Freetown Polytechic (FP) 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. FP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.