Founded in 2005, Uttarakhand Sanskrit University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Haridwar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Uttarakhand. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Uttarakhand Sanskrit University (USU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Uttarakhand Sanskrit University (USU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. USU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.