Founded in 1985, the Alagappa University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Karaikudi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Alagappa University (AU) is a small-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. Alagappa University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 38-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AU 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.