Founded in 1956, Kurukshetra University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kurukshetra (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Haryana. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Reginal centre, Jind, Haryana. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Kurukshetra University (KUK) is a very large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Kurukshetra University (KUK) 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 66 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Indian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KUK 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.