Established in 1949, Gujarat University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Ahmedabad (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Gujarat. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Gujarat University (GU) is a very large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Gujarat University (GU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. GU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.