Established in 1959, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kanpur (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Uttar Pradesh. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) 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 63 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Indian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IIT Kanpur also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.