Established in 2008, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Etcherla (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Andhra Pradesh. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University (BRAU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University (BRAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. BRAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.