Established in 1975, University of Port Harcourt is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Port Harcourt (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Rivers.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria, University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) is a very large (EduListing 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. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 45 years old higher-education 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. 