Founded in 2014, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Thiruvananthapuram (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Kerala. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. KTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.