Founded in 1997, Vignan University is a private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Guntur (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Andhra Pradesh. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Vignan University (VU) is a large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Vignan 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 a library, as well as administrative services.