Founded in 1975, University of Maiduguri is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Maiduguri (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Borno. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Maiduguri (Unimaid) is a large coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. University of Maiduguri (Unimaid) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 47 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Unimaid also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.