The Kurukshetra University was established in 1956 and its
foundation stone was laid by late Dr. Rajendra Prasad, President of India. KU
located in the holy city of Kurukshetra. A multi-faculty University as one of the premier
centers for advanced study and research in the region. In KU Faculties of Arts &
Languages, Social Sciences, Indic Studies, Science, Law, Education, Commerce &
Management, Engg. & Technology, Medical & Dental Sciences and Ayurveda are
available. Some of the professional job-oriented courses available for regular students in
the Teaching Departments include: MBA, MIB, MFC, MMT, MCA, M.Sc., (Computer Science
Software), Home Science, Information Technology, M. Tech. (Computer Sc. & Engg.),
Master of Tourism Management, MBE, M.P.Ed., M.Com., M.A. Mass Communication, B.Lib. &
Inf. Sc., M.Lib. & Inf. Sc., MBA-5 year, LL.B.-5 year, LL.B.-3 year, LL.M., M.Sc.
Bio-technology/ Microbiology/ Bio-Chemistry/ Electronics/ Industrial
Chemistry-Pharmaceutical Science, B.Pharma, B.Tech. Instrumentation, etc. Apart from
Master's degree courses, research facilities are also available in the University for
M.Phil. and Ph.D. The sprawling campus of the University is self-contained. Set in a
salubrious, natural landscape, it has in its range a Science and Instrumentation Centre;
well equipped Health Centre; Employment, Information and Guidance Bureau; Computer Centre;
Students' Centre; Community Centre; Faculty Lounge; Teachers' Club; residential complex
and 16 hostels for boys and girls including two Youth Hostels with all modern amenities.
The campus has its own sports complex comprising extensive play-fields, Stadium,
Gymnasium, a Swimming Pool, Yoga Centre, etc. as also a magnificent air-conditioned
Auditorium with a seating capacity of over 2500. Apart from Departmental Libraries, the
students have access to the centrally air-conditioned University Library which is one of
the best libraries, connected with ernet facility, harbouring in the region. The
University has also been accredited by the National Assessment & Accreditation
Council.
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