Established in 1999, Fakir Mohan University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Balasore (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Odisha. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Vyasa Vihar, South Campus, Remuna Golei, Balasore. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Fakir Mohan University (FMU) is a large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Fakir Mohan University (FMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. FMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.