Established in 2002, City University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Dhaka (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, City University (CU) is a small coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. City University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.