Established in 1956, Gandhigram Rural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Gandhigram (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Gandhigram Rural University (GRU) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Gandhigram Rural University (GRU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 66 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GRU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.