Founded in 2004, Tumkur University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Tumkur (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Karnataka. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Tumkur University is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Tumkur University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Tumkur University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.