Founded in 1993, Manipal Academy of Higher Education is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Manipal (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Karnataka. This institution also has a branch campus in Udupi. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is a large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) 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 29 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Indian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MAHE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.