Founded in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth (Mahatma Gandhi Kashi University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Varanasi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Uttar Pradesh. This institution also has a branch campus in Gangapur. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth (SU) is a medium-sized coeducational Indian higher education institution. Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth (SU) 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 101 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.