Founded in 1994, Assam University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Silchar (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Assam. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Assam University (AU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Assam University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.