Founded in 1981, Abia State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Uturu (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Abia. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Abia State University (ABSU) is a large coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Abia State University (ABSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 40 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. ABSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.