Established in 1975, the University of Port Harcourt is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Port Harcourt (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Rivers. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 49-year-old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Nigerian higher education organization an extremely 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, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.