Founded in 1969, Jawaharlal Nehru University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of New Delhi (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), NCT of Delhi. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. JNU 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.