Established in 2002, Thiruvalluvar University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Vellore (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Thiruvalluvar University is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Thiruvalluvar University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. Thiruvalluvar University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.