Established in 2003, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Dr. D.Y. Patil University) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Pune (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Maharashtra. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.