Swami Rama Himalayan University
Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU, Hindi: स्वामी राम हिमालयन विश्वविद्यालय) is a private state university about 25 kilometers southeast of Dehradun city and in close vicinity of Jolly Grant Airport, in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. The university is named after revered Indian yogi Swami Rama.
स्वामी राम हिमालयन विश्वविद्यालय | |
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Motto | "योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्" |
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Type | Private state university |
Established | 2012 |
Chancellor | Dr. Mohan Swami |
Undergraduates | 300 |
Postgraduates | 200 |
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Location | , , 30°11′50″N 78°10′05″E |
Campus | Suburban |
Affiliations | UGC, MCI, Indian Nursing Council |
Website | srhu.edu.in |
History
In April 2012, a proposal for establishing a university was put before the Government of Uttarakhand by Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust. In December 2012 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly passed the 'Himalayan University Bill, 2012' and in February 2013 it became an Act through the assent of Governor of Uttarakhand as Himalayan University Act, 2012 (Uttarakhand Adhiniyam Sankhya 12 of 2013).[1] The first academic session of university was started from July 2013.[2]
Mission
The Swami Rama Himalayan University was established to provide instruction, teaching, training, and research branches of study as the university deems appropriate including medical sciences, dental sciences, nursing, pharmacy, paramedical and allied health sciences, science, engineering & technology, biotechnology, yoga sciences, management, rural development, humanities and other branches of higher education.
Academics
SRHU is a private university and its academic activities are organized through its four constituent colleges (faculties), which run undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctoral degree programs. The four schools are listed below.[3][4]
Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS)
HIMS offers courses in medical and paramedical studies. Undergraduate courses include MBBS and postgraduate courses are MD in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, General Medicine, Pediatrics, Skin (Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy), Radio Diagnosis, Anesthesiology, Pulmonary Medicine and Radiotherapy.[4]
Himalayan College of Nursing (HCN)
Courses offered are Basic B.Sc. Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.[3][4]
Himalayan School of Science & Technology (HSST)
Courses offered are Bachelor of Computer Applications, Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, etc.[3][4]
Himalayan School of Management Studies (HSMS)
MBA, B.Com Honours and BBA programs in specializations are offered by the School of Management Studies.[3][4]
See also
References
- "The Himalayan University Act, 2012" (PDF). Governor of Uttarakhand. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
- "About SRHU". Swami Rama Himalayan University. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- "Postgraduate Courses". SRHU. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- "Undergraduate Courses". SRHU. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
External links
- Website of Swami Rama Himalayan University
- Uttarakhand Government website
- Website of Medical Council of India