Established in 2007, University of Gour Banga is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Malda (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), West Bengal. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, University of Gour Banga (UGB) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. University of Gour Banga (UGB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UGB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.