Established in 1991, Kannada University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Vidyaranya (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Karnataka. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Kannada University is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Kannada University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Kannada University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.