Established in 1998, Maulana Azad National Urdu University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Hyderabad (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Telangana. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) is a medium-sized coeducational Indian higher education institution. Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) 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 24 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MANUU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.