Founded in 1986, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Coimbatore (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS) is a medium-sized coeducational Indian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 36 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Indian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KITS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.