About
Uttaranchal
University

The university came into establishment in 2013, vide Uttaranchal University Act, 2012 (Uttarakhand Act. No. 11 of 2013) as a Private University. It’s located in Dehradun, the capital city of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Uttaranchal University has been recognized by the University Grants Commission, Government of India, under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956, and other statutory bodies of the State and the nation. Its lush green campus is situated on NH-72, Dehradun, India.

We feel honoured to have the National Prestigious Accreditation for contributing as a Higher education Institutes (HEI). The university has been accredited with the prestigious A+ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) - An Autonomous Body of the University Grants Commission in India. Uttaranchal University has been the first private university in the State of Uttarakhand to receive “NAAC A+” Grade in the first cycle of Accreditation, which now firmly positions as among the top 5% HEI of the country.

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Why are we with this
Prestigious A+ Grade by NAAC?

The prestigious accreditation by NAAC to Uttaranchal University has been awarded for the way we support our students in Curricular Aspects, Teaching-learning processes, Research, innovations & Extension, Infrastructure, and learning resources, Student support and progression, Governance, Leadership, and Management. Along with these, we carry forward the legacy of institutional values and social responsibilities through a plethora of social outreach activities and events in alignment with being a philanthropist.

As a university, we are committed to pursuing its mission of service to be a world-class university through continuous innovations in education, research, creativity, and entrepreneurship with an aim to have a transformative impact on society.

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Academic Structure & Governance of the University

The university is governed through central bodies, principally the Board of Governors, Board of Management, Planning Committee, Academic Council, and Finance Committee. These bodies include representatives from across the university that reflects decentralization and participative management, being functionary at the central level. These bodies have an overall responsibility for the administration of the university, planning its work, and managing its resources effectively.

The university is a confederation of Schools, Faculties, and Departments. The schools are governed by statutes and regulations passed by the University Grants Commission, the Government of India, and other mandatory approvals, as required from other Government Authorities.

Students live, eat and socialise in the University’s 12 schools, thus forming an administrative grouping of Faculties. There is a Student council in the university which includes representatives from respective schools on the board.

The schools covering different disciplines are Law, Technology, Management, Applied & Life Sciences, Liberal Arts, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Computing, Mass Communication & Journalism, Hotel & Hospitality Management, Nursing, and Health Sciences.

The university provides all officials with reasonable leadership and guidance, as well as the authority to work under well-defined policies and frameworks. Uttaranchal University has a well-defined organizational structure to promote a transparent and efficient decision-making process. Through stakeholder interaction with multiple authorities, committees, and bodies, the organizational structure is capable of assuring educational & societal effectiveness. The school representatives are an inevitable part of the university’s management and hold equity in the decision-making process in amalgamation with the central bodies of the university. Centres of studies are controlled by committees of management, bringing together representatives from several disciplines.

Vision

To be a world-class university through continuous innovations in education, research, creativity, and entrepreneurship with an aim to have a transformative impact on society.

Mission

  • To provide an educational environment where students can realize their full potential in their chosen discipline and attain quality education to face the challenges of the future.
  • To implement a variety of high-quality programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels for all specializations and disciplines.
  • To establish a dynamic, challenging, and ethical environment for high-quality teaching and learning process, research and development with holistic approach.
  • To disseminate the knowledge and process for interaction and collaboration with the global community to transform the lives of people through innovation and excellence in higher education.
  • To assimilate the usage of technology in teaching pedagogy and extend the educational opportunity for practicing professionals in Uttarakhand at the national and the international level.
  • To serve the country and human community at large academically, technically, professionally, and culturally with a sound human resource.

Meeting the needs
of a Growing Workforce

8% Job Growth in
the Management Sector

The overall employment in the management occupations is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.

Courtesy: U.S. BUREAU OF LABOUR STATISTICS

4.5 Lakh Jobs
in IT Sector

The Indian IT industry is expected to grow 15.5% - the highest since 2011 - to reach $227 billion revenue; while adding about 4.5 lakh jobs during the year, according to the National Association of Software & Services Companies (NASSCOM).

Courtesy: NASSCOM