Kannada University
| Motto | ಮಾತೆಂಬುದು ಜ್ಯೋತಿರ್ಲಿಂಗ |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1991 |
| Chancellor |
Vajubhai Vala (Governor of Karnataka) |
| Vice-Chancellor | Mallika S. Ghanti |
| Location |
Hampi, Karnataka, India 15°17′3.4″N 76°29′22.7″E / 15.284278°N 76.489639°ECoordinates: 15°17′3.4″N 76°29′22.7″E / 15.284278°N 76.489639°E |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | Official website |
Kannada University,[1] also called as Hampi Kannada University or Hampi University, Kannada University, Hampi is a research oriented Public University in Hampi, Karnataka, founded in 1991 by the Government of Karnataka through Kannada University Act, 1991,[2] with the aim to develop the Kannada language and to promote the literature, traditions, culture, and folklore of Karnataka.
Sections
The University has three main wings
- Adalitanga (Administrative wing)
- Adhyayananga (Academic wing)
- Prasaranga (Publication wing)
Courses offered
- Integrated M. A. Ph.D. in Kannada literature and folklore, where a degree holder can complete postgraduation and research. This course is of four years duration.
- Bachelor in Fine Arts
- B.A in Sangeeta (B.A in Music )
- Diploma in Sculpture, minimum qualification for this course of two years is SSLC.
- Diploma in music (saṃgīta), minimum qualification for this course of two years is SSLC.
- Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Diploma in computer Application.
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- Diploma in Auto Mobile.
Kannada University also offers postgraduate and certificate courses related to Kannada languages.
Awards
The University confers "Nadoja" awards, every year, which is equivalent to the Honorary Doctor of Letters (D. Litt) degree. The award which has been instituted by the University is given to eminent personalities for their contribution in various fields.[3]