Established in 1987, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Ajmer (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Rajasthan. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University (MDSU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University (MDSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. MDSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.