Founded in 1997, Punjab Technical University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized city of Kapurthala (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Punjab. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission, India, Punjab Technical University (PTU) is a coeducational higher education institution. Punjab Technical University (PTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.