Established in 1817, Presidency University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Kolkata (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), West Bengal. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Presidency University is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Presidency University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Presidency University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.