Overview
Haridwar University is a state private university located in Haridwar, in the state of Uttarakhand, India. As a private university established under a state legislation of Uttarakhand, it is empowered to award degrees recognised under the framework of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India.
Key facts
| Name | Haridwar University |
|---|---|
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India |
| Country | India |
| Regulatory framework | University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India |
Background
Private universities in Uttarakhand are constituted through Acts passed by the state legislature, with each institution governed by its own enabling statute. Such universities are listed by the UGC and operate within their sponsoring state, while their degrees are recognised across India. Haridwar University falls within this category of self-financed, state-legislated higher education institutions.
Location and setting
The university is situated in Haridwar district, one of the principal urban and pilgrimage centres of Uttarakhand, along the upper course of the Ganges in the foothills of the Himalayas. Haridwar lies on the railway and highway corridor connecting the National Capital Region with Dehradun and Rishikesh, and hosts several educational and research institutions.
Significance
The establishment of universities such as Haridwar University reflects the broader expansion of private higher education in Uttarakhand since the state's formation in 2000, when successive governments encouraged the entry of self-financed institutions to widen access to professional and academic programmes in the Garhwal region.
Related topics
- Haridwar
- Uttarakhand
- Education in Uttarakhand
- List of universities in India
- University Grants Commission (India)
- Private university
References
- Wikidata entry: Q17011588
- University Grants Commission, list of state private universities.