Founded in 1981, Tamil University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Thanjavur (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Tamil University (TU) is a very small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Tamil University (TU) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 41 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Indian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.