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