Established in 1988, University of Agriculture, Makurdi is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Makurdi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Benue. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM) is a coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UAM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.