Founded in 2009, Wellspring University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Benin City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Edo. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Wellspring University (WU) is a coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Wellspring University (WU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. WU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.