Founded in 1986, Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Vijayawada (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Andhra Pradesh. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. NTRUHS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.