Founded in 2005, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Chennai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University is a medium-sized coeducational Indian higher education institution. Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.