Founded in 1967, Saurashtra University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Rajkot (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Gujarat. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Saurashtra University (SU) is a very large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Saurashtra University (SU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 55 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.