Founded in 1998, Visvesvaraya Technological University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Belgaum (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Karnataka. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is a very large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) 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 24 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.