Established in 2008, Uttarakhand Technical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dehradun (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Uttarakhand. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Uttarakhand Technical University is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Uttarakhand Technical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Uttarakhand Technical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.