Founded in 2011, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Pookode (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kerala. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. KVASU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.