Founded in 2009, Central University of Himachal Pradesh is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Kangra (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Himachal Pradesh. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CUHP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.