BERHAMPUR UNIVERSITY BERHAMPUR

Berhampur University

Berhampur University is one of the prominent universities in Orissa. It has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a rating of B+. The university was incepted in 1967 with the mission to provide the benefits of higher education to the people of south Orissa, to foster socio-economic growth of the region and to study, preserve and enrich the culture of South Orissa. The university has completed 37 years and has carved for itself a place of pride in the academic map of the country. University of Berhampur is a permanent member of the Inter University Board of India and Sri Lanka as well as that of the Association of Common Wealth University of London.

Educational Streams

The university has achieved great distinction in the academic world due to the qualitative and quantitative production of M Phil, PhD, D Litt and D Sc degrees. BU Orissa presents M Sc in Biotechnology / Bioinformatics, PG Diploma in Disaster Management, M Tech in Computer Science, Master in Business Economics and M Tech in Electronic Information Systems. The Harihara Mardaraj Distance Education Center at BU Orissa works with the motto of providing education at the door step of the students and presents opportunities to join under graduate, post graduate and professional courses extensively. The university has the record of holding seminars and conferences every year apart from organizing weekly seminars in the departments. Several UGC sponsored Refresher Courses/Orientation Programmes/Summer Institutes are conducted in the university for the benefit of the university and college teachers.

Facilities

Learners at Berhampur University can avail of the RP Padhi Library that comprises a large volume of books and journals on diverse areas. Subscription facility is available for news paper and journals. Computer center, Cultural Club, Athletic Club, shopping complex and Health center are other facilities at BU Orissa.

History

Berhampur University was established in 1967, inaugurated by Dr AN Khosla, the then Governor of Orissa and the first Chancellor of the University. The University was shifted to its present site known as Bhanja Bihar, named after the celebrated poet of Orissa Kabisamrat Upendra Bhanja. The university is known as a symbol of glory and prosperity for the people of South Orissa.

Faculties/Departments:

Faculty of Science

Computer Science

Marine Science

Physics

Chemistry

Botany

Zoology

Mathematics

Electronics

Faculty of Arts

Political Science

Industrial Relations and Personal Mgmt

History

Economics

Home Science

Oriya

English

Mass Communication

Linguistics

Faculty of Business

Commerce

Business Administration

Faculty of Law

Law

Contact Details:
Berhampur University
Berhampur - 760 007
Orissa
Phone: +91-680-2343234, 2227241
Fax: +91-680-2343234
registrarbuorissa@gmail.com
www.bamu.nic.in

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