Introduction to Uttaranchal University

Uttaranchal University was founded by the Uttarakhand Legislature through the Uttaranchal University Act 2012 (Uttarakhand Act No. 11 of 2013) in 2013. With an A+ grade in the first cycle of accreditation, UU made history as an NAAC (National Assessment & Accreditation Council) approved institution and recognized by UGC (University Grants Commission) under sections 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC 1950 and other National and State governing bodies.

With the help of MSME the University has also provided assistance to enterprises in Uttarakhand and North India through the Intellectual Property Facilitation Center. The University’s commitment to business, innovation, and research has earned it recognition as an MSME Host Institution.

The International Council of Circular Economy has given the university a Sustainability Award in recognition of its pioneering work in sustainable practices. National and international government bodies have granted the university’s teachers and students more than 100 intellectual property rights. The inclusion of the SDSN South Asia Network demonstrates its commitment to advancing sustainability and important research in the area.

Under UNSDG Goal 7: Affordable & Clean Energy UU was placed 5th domestically and 25th worldwide by Times Higher Education World Impact Rankings, a world ranking agency located in the United Kingdom. Additionally, the university appears in the WURI Rankings for 2022, 2023, and 2024 in succession, as well as the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for 2024.

Academic Excellence

  • Engineering

B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Aerospace, Civil, Mechanical, Electronics & Computer Engineering, M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering, Construction Technology & Management, Thermal Engineering, and Executive M.Tech. (Energy Management & Sustainability) are available courses in engineering.

  • Computer Applications Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), BCA with specialties, Master of Computer Applications (MCA), MCA with specializations, and Ph.D. programs are available ine computer applications.

  • Management

BBA, BBA with specializations, BBA with ACCA & CMA Certification Course, B.Com, B.Com with ACCA & CMA Certification Course, MBA, MBA with specializations, MBA (Executive), and Ph.D. are available in management.

  • Law

Law programs include B.A. LLB, BBA LLB, LLB, LLM, and doctoral studies.

Pharmaceuticals Science

Pharmaceutical sciences courses include D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, M.Pharm Pharmacology, M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharm. D, and Doctoral Programs.

  • Applied and Life Sciences

B.Sc. Chemistry, B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry, B.Sc. Mathematics, B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics, B.Sc. in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Science (CBZ), Data Science and Forensic Science.B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, M.Sc. in Data Science, Industrial Chemistry, Environmental Science,Food Technology, Botany, Zoology, Forensic Science and Doctoral Programs are available in applied and life sciences.

  • Agriculture

B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, Master of Science in Agriculture (ABM), Master of Science in Agriculture (Plant Pathology), Master of Science in Agriculture (Agronomy), Master of Science in Agriculture (Horticulture), and Doctoral Programs in agriculture.

Liberal Arts

B.A., B.A. in English/ Psychology, B.A. (Hons.) English,/ Psychology, B.A. Journalism & Mass Communication, Language Certificate Course in Spanish, German, French & Mandarin, M.A. English, M.A. Clinical Psychology, and Doctoral Programs available in liberal arts.

Nursing

B.Sc. nursing and doctoral program degrees are available.

Hostel and Hospitality Management

B.Sc. Hotel & Hospitality Administration, Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BHMCT), Diploma in Hotel Management, Diploma in Hotel Management (Lateral Entry), Certificate Course in Hotel Management and Doctoral Programs are the courses offered in hostel & hospitality management.

Paramedical

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT), Bachelor of Medical Radio Imaging Technology (BMRIT), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Bachelor of Optometry, and Bachelor of Operation Theatre Technology (BOTT) are the courses offered in Paramedical.

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Student Life & Campus Culture

  • State-of-the-art infrastructure includes library, conference rooms, auditorium, sports complex, health services, cafeteria, and modern laboratories.

  • The library houses 35,000 clippings related to the academic community.

  • There are 125,000 books, 125 magazines, 1000 back volumes, 15 national newspapers, 1000+ e-journals, 500+ dissertations, and more than 2500 CDs/DVDs in the university’s extensive library.

  • Computer labs and an ATM facility are also available.

  • The multimedia section allows access to NPTEL video lectures on various subjects.

  • The campus offers a cafeteria named “Nescafe” offering hygienic food and refreshments.

  • The campus hostel offers single, double, triple, and four bedroom facilities.

  • The hostel is supervised by a Warden with a separate maintenance staff group.

  • The university provides transportation facilities for day scholars including pick and drop services.

Placement and Career Development

The Uttaranchal University (UU) offers a range of training programs to prepare students for the industrial world. With over 750 top recruiters on campus, the university offers a high package of 1.5 Cr, with a 70% placement record. The UU-Skill-Up initiative overseen by the CRC Department focuses on polishing students’ skills and guiding them towards their career journey. The university also offers industry-relevant training like Power BI and Tableau and recorded lectures are available online through the in-house ERP module.

The university also provides personality development and soft skill classes as well as competitive exams like CAT, GATE, and GRE. The university will have 2356+ students in 2024. Recruiters from various companies like Google, Adobe, Amazon, Atlassian, AutoDesk, Deloitte, Accenture, IBM, TCS, HCL Tech, Citi Bank, Zomato, Pepsico, Ericsson, and more were there for the campus placement.

The university also promotes student exchange programs, including mock interviews, guest lectures, technical training, workshops, seminars, counseling, industrial visits, and internships.

Admission & Scholarship

Uttaranchal University offers a merit-based admission process through an application form. Eligibility criteria must be checked before applying for a course. There are various scholarships available like merit scholarships, Uttarakhand State Domicile scholarships, hill state domicile scholarships, alumni scholarships, scholarships to siblings and Sushila Devi scholarships.

Meanwhile merit scholarships offer 10-30% off on tuition fees, but no scholarships are available for MBA Executive, Bsc Nursing, or Diploma & Certification in Hotel Management. Uttarakhand State Domicile scholarships offer 25% off on tuition fees while hill state domicile scholarships also offer 25% off. Sushila Devi scholarships provide 5% off net tuition fees for girls in Uttarakhand and all India categories and 5% scholarships for the son or daughter of a Ward of Defence personnel.

Alumni scholarships in UU offer up to 10% for the first year while scholarship to siblings provides 10% off on tuition fees for the first year. Students can only avail one scholarship at the time of admission. An affidavit signed by parents or legal guardians is required to accept scholarship rules.

Scholarships are provided based on verification of documents, and the university can cancel if incorrect documents are provided. Uttaranchal University offers a simple admission process in both offline or online mode.

Why Choose UU?

  • Numerous course options for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs.

  • UU offers a range of training programs to prepare students for the industrial world.

  • Provides personality development and soft skill classes as well as competitive exams like CAT, GATE, and GRE.

  • Promotes student exchange programs, including mock interviews, guest lectures, technical training, workshops, seminars, counseling, industrial visits, and internships.

  • It has state-of-the-art infrastructure including library, conference rooms, auditorium, sports complex, health services, cafeteria, and modern laboratories.

  • The transportation facilities for day scholars include pick and drop services.

  • The university offers a merit-based admission process through an application form.

  • Various scholarships offered by university like merit scholarships, Uttarakhand State Domicile scholarships, hill state domicile scholarships, alumni scholarships, scholarships to siblings, and Sushila Devi scholarships.

  • UU has advanced computer labs to access by the students.

  • Placement assurity with good packages by the university.