Founded in 2007, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (University of Education and Research) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Bhubaneswar (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Odisha. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) is a medium-sized coeducational Indian higher education institution. Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. SOA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.