Established in 1929, Annamalai University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Chidambaram (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Annamalai University (AU) is a large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Annamalai University (AU) 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 93 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AU 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.