Established in 1999, Utkal University of Culture is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Bhubaneswar (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Odisha. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Utkal University of Culture (UUC) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Utkal University of Culture (UUC) 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 23 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Indian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.