Founded in 1986, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Patan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Gujarat. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU) is a very large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU) 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 36 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Indian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HNGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.