Dharwad University, Karnataka

Dharwad University Karnataka was established at Mumbai in 1949. Later in October, 1949, the location of Dharwad University Karnataka was shifted to Dharwad. Dharwad University Karnataka had its official inauguration in March, 1950. Its total area is 750 acres. During more than half a century of its historic existence, it has developed 48 departments. In its formative years, Dharwad University Karnataka had the leadership of Dr. DC Pavate as the Vice-Chancellor (1954-1967 ). Presently, Dharwad University Karnataka is given a five star status by NAAC. It is counted as one of the few universities in the country with a potential for excellence. It is the second oldest university in the state.

Address: Karnataka University, Dharwad - 580 003, Karnataka State, India
Phone: 91-836-2215225
- Number of Post Graduate Departments: 48
- Number of Post Graduate Centers: 5
- Number of Constituent Colleges: 5
- Number of Affiliated Colleges: 256
Departments of Science at Dharwad University Karnataka:
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Bio-technology
Departments of Arts at Dharwad University Karnataka:
- Kannad Studies
- English
- Sanskrit
- Foreign Languages
Departments of Social Science at Dharwad University Karnataka:
- Sociology
- Economics
- Political Science
- Commerce
- Law
- Geography
- Psychology
Some Affiliated Colleges under Dharwad University Karnataka:
- Anjuman Arts and Commerce College Dharwad
- Government First Grade College, Alnavar, Dharwad
- Government First Grade College,Gudgeri, Dharwad
- JSS Banashankari Arts, Commerce and SK Gubbi Science College,Vidyagiri Dharwad
- KLES�s GK Law College, Hubli
- Oxford College of Business Administration, Keshwapur Sholapur Road, Hubli
Some Constituent Colleges under Dharwad University Karnataka:
- Karnatak Arts College, Dharwad
- Karnatak Science College, Dharwad
- University College of Education, Dharwad
- University College of Law, Dharwad
- University College of Fine Arts and Music, Dharwad