Established in 2016, Uttarakhand Aawasiya Vishwavidyalaya, Almora (Uttarakhand Residential University, Almora) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Almora (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Uttarakhand. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Uttarakhand Aawasiya Vishwavidyalaya, Almora (URU) is a very small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Uttarakhand Aawasiya Vishwavidyalaya, Almora (URU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 6 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. URU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.