Established in 1969, Guru Nanak Dev University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Amritsar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Punjab. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GNDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.