Established in 2009, Central University of Kerala is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Kasaragod (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kerala. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Central University of Kerala (CUK) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Central University of Kerala (CUK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CUK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.