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Presidency University, Bengaluru

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Presidency University, Bengaluru
MottoGain more knowledge Reach greater heights
TypePrivate University
Established2013; 11 years ago (2013)
Academic affiliation
UGC, AICTE, BCI, AIU
ChancellorDr. Nissar Ahmed [1]
Vice-ChancellorDr. Anubha Singh
Students21000
Undergraduates5198
Postgraduates1220
Location, ,
India

13°10′06″N 77°32′07″E / 13.1682°N 77.5354°E / 13.1682; 77.5354
Campus110 acres (45 ha)
LanguageEnglish
Websitepresidencyuniversity.in

Presidency University is a private university located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The university offers courses in engineering, management, design, computer applications, commerce and law.[2][3][4]

History

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The university's founding Chairman and Chancellor is Dr. Nissar Ahmed; the.[5] It was chartered by the Presidency University Act (Karnataka State Act No. 41) in 2013.[6] The university commenced classes in 2015.

References

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  1. ^ "University Officers - Presidency University".
  2. ^ "Private University Karnataka". University Grants Commission (India). Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Council nod for 3 private varsities". Deccan Herald. 13 February 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  4. ^ "Students shine bright on a sunny Saturday". The Times of India. 11 September 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  5. ^ "University Officers". Presidency University. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Presidency University Awarded Best Emerging University in South India".