Arunachal University is also known as Rajiv Gandhi University. The university aims at spreading such knowledge through various training, research and education which could help in the development of the culture and the socio economic conditions of not only the state but of the whole country. Of late the Arunachal University, has been spreading its wings of education in the nearby states of Assam mainly in the Post graduate programs.

The University of Arunachal Pradesh is situated in a small town of Doimukh which is only 50 kilometers away from the state capital Itanagar. The exact place where the main campus of the university is located is a tableland and is known as Rono Hills. The place has a beautiful scenery with the backdrop of Nirjuli Valley. The serene nature of the place makes the learning process more smoother.

Arunachal University in Itanagar offers graduation in the following programs :

B.Com
B.A.
B.Sc.
B.Ed.
M.A. In Philosophy, English, Education, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Tribal Studies, History, etc.
M.Com.
Ph.D.

Out of the total seats in the University of Arunachal in Itanagar, 80% of them are reserved for scheduled tribes in Arunachal Pradesh while the 20% are left for the general category. Children of the employees of Arunachal University are offered an extra seat in each course.

Arunachal University has hostel facilities for both boys and girls separately. There is a single boys hostel with a capacity of accommodating 120 members whereas for girls there are three female quarters with each of them having a capacity of accommodating 45 girl students.

Last Updated on 03 January 2011