Established in 1909, Indian Institute of Science is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bangalore (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Karnataka. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Indian Institute of Science (IIS) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Indian Institute of Science (IIS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. IIS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.