Maulana Azad National Urdu University, National university in Hyderabad, India
Maulana Azad National Urdu University is a higher education institution in Gachibowli that spreads across multiple buildings housing departments in languages, education, social sciences, and technology. The university offers programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels, available both as regular on-campus studies and through distance learning formats.
Established in 1998 through an Act of Parliament, this was India's first central university created specifically for higher education in the Urdu language. The founding marked an important step in formally supporting and institutionalizing Urdu studies within the country's academic system.
The library here houses one of the largest collections of Urdu books and manuscripts in the country, reflecting the institution's role in keeping this language and its literary traditions alive for new generations.
The campus has eight different schools offering a wide range of programs and specializations you can explore. The grounds are spread out but easy to navigate, with multiple entry points to access the various academic areas.
The institution operates satellite campuses in two other Indian cities, extending its reach well beyond Hyderabad. These additional locations allow more students across different regions to access Urdu-language higher education.
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