Founded in 2009, Central University of Punjab is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bathinda (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Punjab.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission, India, Central University of Punjab (CUP) is a coeducational higher education institution. Central University of Punjab (CUP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 