Founded in 1956, Vikram University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Ujjain (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Madhya Pradesh. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Vikram University (VU) is a large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Vikram 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.