Gurukula Kangri University

About

Located in Haridwar, India, Gurukula Kangri University is a distinctive institution deeply rooted in the ancient Indian *Gurukul* system of education, combining traditional Vedic values with modern scientific and technical curricula. The university is best known for its academic strengths in Ayurvedic medical science, yoga, Sanskrit studies, and various branches of engineering and management. While instruction across many traditional programs is conducted in Hindi and Sanskrit, the institution offers select contemporary courses that appeal to a broader demographic. International students seeking admission will find a dedicated international relations cell and administrative offices designed to assist with enrollment, cultural adaptation, and visa formalities. What truly sets the university apart is its spiritual and tranquil campus setting on the banks of the Ganges River, offering students a holistic living-learning environment centered on character building and holistic wellness alongside rigorous academics.

Background

Gurukula Kangri is an Indian government-funded deemed university u/s 3 of the UGC Act 1956 located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. Situated near the bank of the Ganges, Haridwar and about 200 km from New Delhi, the Gurukula Kangri has 25 academic departments covering Engineering, Applied Sciences, Vedic Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences and Management programs with a strong emphasis on Vedic and Modern Sciences and technological education and research. The university has signed about 34 memorandums of understanding with industries, universities, NGOs, and institutions.

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