Established in 1955, Sardar Patel University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Vallabh Vidyanagar (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gujarat. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Sardar Patel University (SPU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Sardar Patel University (SPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.