Established in 1920, Aligarh Muslim University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Aligarh (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Uttar Pradesh. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: New Delhi, Agra, Mathura. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a very large coeducational Indian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 102 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AMU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.