Amity University, Gurgaon (also known as Amity University, Haryana) is a state private university located in Gurugram (Gurgaon), in the state of Haryana, India. It is part of the Amity group of educational institutions, which is promoted by the Ritnand Balved Education Foundation, the sponsoring body of the Amity network of universities and schools across India and abroad.
Key facts
| Type | State private university |
|---|---|
| Location | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Sponsoring body | Ritnand Balved Education Foundation |
| Affiliation | Part of the Amity Universities network |
| Country | India |
Background
Amity University, Gurgaon was established under a state legislation passed by the Haryana state legislature, which empowers private universities to operate within the state. As a state private university, it is authorised to award degrees recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India. The institution is one of several Amity universities set up in different Indian states, alongside campuses in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and other regions.
Campus and location
The university is situated in Gurugram, a major commercial and educational hub in the National Capital Region (NCR) adjoining Delhi. Its location places it within easy reach of corporate offices, research centres and industrial clusters in the NCR, which the institution leverages for academic and industry collaborations.
Academics
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across a range of disciplines, including engineering and technology, management, law, architecture, biotechnology, communication, hospitality, liberal arts and social sciences. Programmes are organised under various constituent institutes and schools, in line with the structure followed at other Amity universities.
Significance
As a private university based in the NCR, Amity University, Gurgaon contributes to the higher-education landscape of Haryana, which has seen rapid growth in private universities since the state enacted enabling legislation for such institutions. Its presence in Gurugram complements the city's emergence as a centre for higher learning alongside its established role in business process services, finance and technology.
Related topics
- Amity University
- Ritnand Balved Education Foundation
- Education in Haryana
- List of universities in India
- Private universities in India
- Gurugram
- National Capital Region (India)
References
- Wikidata entry: Q42317858
- University Grants Commission (India), list of state private universities