Established in 2008, Indian Maritime University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Chennai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Indian Maritime University (IMU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Indian Maritime University (IMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. IMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.