Founded in 1963, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bangalore (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Karnataka. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Mandya, Hassan, Shimoga, Chintamani, Ponnampet. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (UAS Bangalore) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (UAS Bangalore) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 59 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Indian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UAS Bangalore also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.