Established in 1998, DIT University is a private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Dehradun (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Uttarakhand. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, DIT University is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. DIT University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. DIT University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.