Established in 1971, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Coimbatore (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. This institution also has a branch campus in Tirupur. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Indian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TNAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.