Founded in 1997, Punjab Technical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Kapurthala (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Punjab. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Punjab Technical University (PTU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Punjab Technical University (PTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. PTU 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.