Established in 1817, Presidency University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kolkata (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), West Bengal.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission, India, Presidency University  is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Presidency University 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. 