The University has 3 PG campuses, at Haveri (42 acres). Gadag (32 acres) and Karwar
(6 acres) all of which are district headquarters. All campus are self-contained
and are at various stages of development. They cater to the needs of local people
as well as promote specialized studies. For instance, the course on Pulp and Paper
Technology is run from the premises of the West Coast Paper Mills, Dandeli (Uttara
Kannada District). The University provides wide options ad choices – 50 PG Courses,
4 advanced diplomas and 28 diplomas, 11 certificate courses, 26 M.Phil., and 42
Ph.D. programmes. Most of the Departments incorporate interdisciplinary components
in designing their curricula keeping in view the emerging thrust areas. During the
last five years new technical courses have been introduced to compensate the loss
of medical and engineering faculties and the consequent loss of revenue to the University.
I here are several self-financing courses. Including an integrated course in Master
of Tourism Administration, e-Commerce, M.Com. (Corporate Secretaryship). M.Sc. (Applied
Genetics). M.Sc. (Biotechnology). M.Sc. (Computer Science), M.Sc (Microbiology).
MBA (CBCS), MBA (evening programme), MBA (International Business), MCA, P.G. Diploma
in Bank Management P.G. Diploma in Risk Management and P.G. Diploma in Animation
and Graphics.
The University identifies the regional needs and overall development
of students of this back ward region of north Karnataka. A large number of students
suffer from lack of communication skills and opportunities to develop their personality.
The University has considered the region specifie and community specific needs and
has introduced (a) Computer Applications, (b) Environ mental problems and Human
Rights, (c) Indian Constitution and (d) Development of Communication Skills and
personality as compulsory papers at the UG level Periodic ICT workshops are conducted
for students and staff (teaching and non-teaching) to equip them with the skill
to access and utilize electronic information. The central library is equipped with
thousands of books on all subjects. Journals and educational CD-ROMs. The University
is part of the UGC-INFONET which affords access to more than 5000 electronic journals
for advanced study and research. A full-fledged Computer Centre has been set up
in the Students Home. All the class rooms are equipped with modern teaching and
learning aids including audio-visuals, slides, OHP and LCD projectors.
For those
who are unable to pursue regular UG and PG courses opportunity of higher education
is extended through external and correspondence modes in the Faculties of Arts,
Commerce and Social Sciences. The University has been attraction students from various
countries like UAE, Nigeria, South Africa, Bangladesh, Iran, etc. The Department
of Foreign Languages offers courses in Russian. German and French languages. An
International Student Advisor has been nominated to cater to the needs and problems
of the foreign students. The main campus in Pavate Nagar comprsing 750 acres houses
50 Departments, Central Library. Auditorium, Stadium, Badminton Hall with Gymnasium,
Employment Information and Guidance Bureau, Students Home, Academic Staff College,
Health Centre, Prasaranga, SC/ST/CAT I/BCM/Cells, 2 Guest Houses, 2 Banks, a Post
Ofice, a Canteen, Printing Press and Museums in Kannada Research Institute Museum
and Museum of Animals and Plants in addition to a Primary School. Last Year, the
University has been awarded with the coveted ‘University with Potential for Excellence’
(UPE) by the University Grants Commission with a financial assistance of Rs. 50
crores for undertaking research activities and development of campus amenities.
In all, the University provides a congenial ambience for advanced learning and shaping
ones career