Uttarakhand Residential University
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 2016 |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Chancellor | Governor of Uttarakhand |
| Vice-Chancellor | H. S. Dhami |
| Location | , , |
| Website | Official website |
Uttarakhand Residential University (URU), also known as Uttarakhand Aawasiya Vishwavidyalaya, was a state university[1] located at Almora, Uttarakhand, India. It was established in 2016 by the Government of Uttarakhand through the Uttarakhand Aawasiya Vishwavidyalaya Act, 2016 (Act No. 20 of 2016).[2] It was the second residential university in Uttarakhand following Doon University, and modeled after Jawaharlal Nehru University.[3] The first Vice-Chancellor (VC) was H. S. Dhami, formerly VC of Kumaun University.[4]
Courses offered
The university offers several undergraduate and postgraduate level courses and programs in science, arts, engineering, IT, management, law, design, etc. including doctoral programs in the same.
References
- ↑ "List of State Universities as on 29.06.2017" (PDF). University Grants Commission. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ↑ "About University". urualmora.org. Uttarakhand Residential University, Almora. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ↑ Kunwar, Darshan (22 August 2015). "U'khand to get second residential university at Almora". The Times of India. Times News Network. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ↑ "H S Dhami appointed VC of Uttarakhand Residential University". The Indian Express. Press Trust of India. 31 October 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
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