Established in 1962, Obafemi Awolowo University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Ile-Ife (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Osun. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a large coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) 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 60 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OAU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.