Established in 1971, Kerala Agricultural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Thrissur (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Kerala. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Thiruvananthapuram, Padannakkad, Tavanur. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) 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 51 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KAU 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, as well as administrative services.