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