Nagaland University

About

Located in Lumami, India, Nagaland University is a central public institution recognized for its focus on regional socio-economic development, indigenous studies, and agricultural sciences. Its strongest academic offerings span humanities, social sciences, and agricultural and forestry disciplines tailored to the unique biodiversity and cultural heritage of Northeast India. While the student body is predominantly domestic, the university welcomes international applicants into its undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, with instruction primarily conducted in English. The institution provides dedicated administrative support through its academic branches to help students navigate admissions, housing, and campus life in a mountainous, rural setting. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its multi-campus structure distributed across the state of Nagaland, offering international students an immersive experience directly embedded within diverse tribal communities and ecosystems.

Background

Nagaland University is a Central University established in the state of Nagaland by an Act of Parliament by the Government of India in 1989. It is headquartered at Lumami, Zünheboto District. Two other permanent campuses are located at Meriema (near Kohima) and Medziphema. Altogether 70 colleges are affiliated to the university with a total student population of around 24,000. Different courses in 43 disciplines are offered at University and college levels in M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, M.Ed, M.Sc (Agri.), B.Tech, B.Sc (Agri.), LL.B, B.Ed, B.Sc, B.A, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Sc (Nursing) and B.Voc.

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