Founded in 1968, Assam Agricultural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Jorhat (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Assam. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Assam Agricultural University (AAU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Assam Agricultural University (AAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. AAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.