Established in 2008, Aryabhatta Knowledge University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Patna (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Bihar. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. AKU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.