Founded in 1969, Christ University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bangalore (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Karnataka. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Christ University (CU) is a large coeducational Indian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Christ University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 53 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Indian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.