Founded in 2013, Uttaranchal University is a private 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, Uttaranchal University is a medium-sized coeducational Indian higher education institution. Uttaranchal University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Uttaranchal University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.