Founded in 2007, West Bengal State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Barasat (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), West Bengal. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, West Bengal State University (WBSU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. West Bengal State University (WBSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. WBSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.