Founded in 1921, Visva-Bharati University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Bolpur (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), West Bengal. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Sriniketan, Kolkata. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Visva-Bharati University (VB) is a large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Visva-Bharati University (VB) 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 100 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Indian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.