Established in 1901, Cotton University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Guwahati (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Assam. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Cotton University (CU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Cotton University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.