Founded in 1960, University of Kalyani is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Kalyani (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), West Bengal. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, University of Kalyani is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. University of Kalyani offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. University of Kalyani also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.