Founded in 2009, Central University of Jharkhand 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, Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CUJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.