Established in 1981, Birsa Agricultural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Ranchi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Jharkhand. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. BAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.