Founded in 1988, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bauchi (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) is a coeducational higher education institution. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 