Founded in 1780, Aliah University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Kolkata (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), West Bengal. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Aliah University is a coeducational Indian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Aliah University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Aliah University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.