Founded in 2008, NITTE University is a private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Mangalore (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Karnataka. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, NITTE University is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. NITTE University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. NITTE University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.