University of Port Harcourt

Established in 1975, University of Port Harcourt is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the suburban setting of the large city of Port Harcourt (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Rivers. Officially accredited/recognized by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria, University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) is a very large (enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 42 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Nigerian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIPORT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.