Established in 2017, St. Xavier's University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Kolkata (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), West Bengal. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, St. Xavier's University is a coeducational Indian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. St. Xavier's University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. St. Xavier's University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.