Established in 2013, Assam Women's University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural 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 Women's University (AWU) is a women only Indian higher education institution. Assam Women's University (AWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. AWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.