Khallikote University

The first cluster University to be established in Odisha is Khallikote University (KU) on 30th May 2015 under Rashtriya Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA). This University was born out of the desire to fulfil long cherished dream of the people of southern Odisha of having a university that will impart quality education in several interdisciplinary professional courses. At present, the University is functioning at Khallikote college campus. Khallikote University strives to be one of most vibrant and research intensive universities of Odisha. It is keeping pace with the changing global trends in education and research and providing unparalleled educational opportunities for the learners. It provides ample opportunity to those coming from the lower socio- economic strata of society seeking quality education in the emerging areas of the professional and IT savvy world. The courses offered include: • M.Sc. in Biosciences and Bioinformatics • Master in Natural Resources Management and Geoinformatics • Master in Library and Information Science • Master in Economics and Business Management • MBA in Travel and Tourism Management • Master in Mass Communication and Media Technology