Established in 2006, Comilla University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Comilla (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Chittagong. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Comilla University (COU) is a small coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. Comilla University (COU) 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 16 years old Bangladeshi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. COU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.