Kuvempu University

Kuvempu University is a state university established in 1987 in Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga, Karnataka. Named after the eminent Kannada writer Shri Kuvempu, the university is located in a serene, pollution-free environment at the foothills of the Western Ghats. Its vision is to become an international center of excellence in teaching and research, providing high-quality, value-based education to a diverse student body. The university's mission is to foster creativity, build a knowledge base, and develop human resources to meet societal needs. It has a distinctive identity that blends a commitment to rural ethos with a modern, dynamic spirit, offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs across various faculties. The university's jurisdiction extends over the Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts, with a main campus and two postgraduate centers.