Established in 1962, Punjabi University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Patiala ( population range of 500, 000-1, 000, 000 inhabitants) , Punjab. Officially accredited/recognized by the University Grants Commission, India, Punjabi University ( PU) is a small ( enrollment range: 3, 000-3, 999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Punjabi University ( PU) offers courses and programs leading to officialy recognized higher education degrees such as undergraduate certificates/diplomas, bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.