Founded in 1981, Tamil University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Thanjavur (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission, India, Tamil University (TU) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Tamil University (TU) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 39 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Indian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 