Founded in 1957, Avinashilingam University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Coimbatore (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Avinashilingam University (AU) is a small women only Indian higher education institution. Avinashilingam University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.