The educational requirements of the people of the city are fulfilled by the colleges and universities in Haridwar. The colleges and universities of Haridwar are reputed to excel in the study of the ancient subjects of arts and science. The students who receive education in these educational institutes earn repute in the international arena of academics.
The Rishikul State Ayurvedic College, Haridwar is one of the premier institutes providing instructions on the ancient and traditional science of ayurveda. The college was established in the city of Haridwar by Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya in the year 1919. The huge campus of the institute spreads over a sprawling area of 25 acres and is well furnished with the infrastructure required for the medical institute. The Rishikul State Ayurvedic College in Haridwar is affiliated to the H.N.B. Garhwal University. The college awards the degrees of B.A.M.S. (Ayurvedacharya) and the M.D. (Ayurveda) on completion of the course on medicine. The college also has a 154-bedded hospital that is managed by the administrative staff of the college.
The Gurukul Kangri University is one of the most reputed universities of the country that is located in the picturesque setting on the banks of the River Ganga in Haridwar city. The educational institute was established by Swamy Shradhanand. It received the university in the year 1962 from the Government of India. The university offers courses in the study of ancient arts and sciences. The language of Sanskrit is also taught in the university.
Last Updated on 17th Oct 2012
