Karnataka State Women's University - KSWU

About Karnataka State Women's University - KSWU

Karnataka State Women’s University (also known as KSWUB) was established in August 2003. It is the first university exclusively for women in Karnataka. It is situated in Bijapur. It is recognized under 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act. There are 70 women's colleges spread in twelve districts of North-Karnataka which are affiliated to this University. The University offers degrees for UG programmes and PG Courses, PG Diploma and Certificate Courses. The Women University is recognized under DEC for Distance Education across India and abroad. It is dedicated to promote excellence through academic achievement, research, creativity, innovation, interaction and collaboration, personality development and leadership qualities.

Karnataka State Women’s’ University Faculties / Departments

• Humanities
• Social Science
• Science and Technology
• School of Education
• Commerce and Management Studies

Karnataka State Women’s University Facilities

Library Facilities - The KSWUB library is situated in two campuses; therefore, its library is divided and made in two places. They are Torvi Campus Library and City Campus Library. Torvi Campus Library is situated on the first floor of the academic department building. The city campus library is housed on the first floor of elegant and imposing building of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Auditorium. They provide every modern facility to students.

Hostel Facilities - There are 7 hostels in the University with requisite infrastructure and round the clock security. It is accommodating 300 students currently and new hostel accommodating 150 students is nearing completion at Jnanashakti campus.

Computer Labs - The University departments are equipped with full-fledged Computer Laboratories with Internet facility. A Central Computer Facility with Internet connectivity is available for use by the students in the city campus.

Scholarship Facilities - There are different scholarships for the students in University. Merit scholarships are given to one student belonging to Scheduled Caste who joins MA Journalism and Mass Communication; MA in Social Work. It also provides facilities for poor students who have lost one or both parents. In addition to this, students can avail the scholarships of State / Central Governments and UGC awarded to meritorious / SC / ST / Minority / OBC students.

Health Facilities - The University has a well equipped health centre with all basic requirements from first aid to emergency treatment. Medical services are extended by Late Smt Rajeshwari Karpurmath Hospital and Research Center, Bijapur. It provides free medical treatment to the students and staff members.

Bus Facilities - The University provides transport facilities between hostels, city campus, Jnanashakti and Ramnagar campuses. KSRTC bus facility is also available for students and general public.