Founded in 2003, Karnataka State Women's University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Bijapur (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Karnataka. This institution also has a branch campus in Toravi. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Karnataka State Women's University (KSWU) is a large women only Indian higher education institution. Karnataka State Women's University (KSWU) 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 19 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Indian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KSWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.