Founded in 2012, Varendra University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Rajshahi (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Varendra University (VU) is a coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. Varendra University (VU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. VU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.