Established in 1987, Khulna University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Khulna (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Khulna University (KU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Khulna University (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 32 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.