Established in 1981, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning is a private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Anantapur (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Andhra Pradesh. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. SSSIHL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.