University of Hyderabad
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| Established | 1974 |
| Type | Public |
| Chancellor | Justice M N Venkata Chaliah |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Dr.Seyed E Hasnain |
| Location | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Campus | Urban |
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| Website | www.uohyd.ernet.in |
The University of Hyderabad is a premier institute of post-graduate teaching and research, established by an act of the Parliament of India in 1974 as a Central University. Over the years, it has emerged as a top ranking institute of higher education and research in India. The university also offers courses under distance learning programs.The university is a member of the 'Association of Indian Universities' (AIU), the 'Association of Commonwealth Universities' (ACU) and 'International Council for Distance Education'. An Academic Staff College has been functioning on the university campus since 1988 under the UGC scheme for improving the standards of teaching in colleges and universities. The college organizes orientation and refresher courses for college and university teachers.
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[edit] Location
The university is located at GachiBowli, about 20 km from the city of Hyderabad on the old Hyderabad-Bombay highway. Stretching over nearly 2300 acres of land, the sprawling, scenic, serene campus is the home of a variety of birds. The campus contains a lot of woods and also contains a lake(Peacock Lake) which plays host to a wide variety of birds. The university also has a city campus,"The Golden Threshold", the residence of the late Sarojini Naidu. The Sarojini Naidu School is located at the Golden Threshold premises and all other Schools of the university are located on the main campus in Gachibowli. A Centre for Folk Culture Studies established with financial support from the Ford Foundation also functions from the Golden Threshold under the aegis of the S.N.School.
[edit] Academics
The university is divided into the following schools, each of which offer multiple post-graduate/research courses in their respective domains.
- School of Mathematics and Computer/Info Sciences
- School of Physics
- School of Chemistry
- School of Life Sciences
- School of Humanities
- School of Social Sciences
- SN School of Performing Arts, Fine Arts & Communication
- School of Management Studies Study India Program
The university offers courses like M.A, M.Sc, M.C.A, M.Tech in various disciplines. Recently the University has decided to offer undergraduate courses as well. The Indira Gandhi memorial Library of the university was one of the first in the country to be completely computerised. The university offers various scholarships to top scoring students, talented students with no financial means and physically handicapped students. The university offers facilities for campus placements. A large number of students from various courses are offered jobs through campus placements every year.
[edit] Student Activities
There are a total of 10 hostels (7 for men and 3 for women) for students to stay in. There is a shopping complex available inside the campus for students to purchase necessary items. There is a health care center active in the campus for the needs of students. There is an active students union which acts as a forum for students to raise their issues with the administration.
[edit] Extracurricular Activities
Academics are not the only things the students are involved in. A number of cultural activities are held throughout the year on the campus. Some held by the University Authorities. Many by the students themselves. Sukoon is an annual cultural festival where students from colleges all over Hyderabad are invited to participate. Annual sports competitions are held in various disciplines. Festivals like Diwali and Dussera are celebrated by various student groups.
The university has 3 guest houses. Namely Visiting scholars,Lakeview Jubilee which have excellent suits,double rooms and Dormitories.
