Founded in 1981, Vidyasagar University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Midnapore (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), West Bengal. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Vidyasagar University is a very small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Vidyasagar University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 40 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Vidyasagar University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.