Founded in 1993, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Kalady (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kerala. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. SSUS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.