Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), formerly the University of Pune, is a publicstate university located in the city of Pune, India. It was established in 1949, and is spread over a 411 acres (1.66 km2) campus in the neighbourhood of Ganeshkhind.[5] The university houses 46 academic departments. It has about 307 recognized research institutes and 612 affiliated colleges offering graduate and under-graduate courses. Savitribai Phule Pune University Ranked 12th NIRF Ranking in 2022[6][7]
History
The University of Pune was established on 10 February 1949 under the Pune University Act passed by the Bombay legislature in 1948.[8]M. R. Jayakar became its first vice-chancellor. Its first office was started from the Nizam Guest House, which is part of Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute on Law College Road. The university was operated at Nizam Guest House until 1 June 1949. Its current building was originally called the Governor House. As its name suggests, it was the seasonal retreat of the governor of Bombay.[9][10]B. G. Kher, Chief Minister and Education Minister of the government of Bombay, helped ensure the university received a large allocation of land for their campus. The university was allocated over 411 acres (1.66 km2).[8]
The institution's name was changed from the University of Pune to Savitribai Phule Pune University on 9 August 2014 in honor of Savitribai Phule, the 19th century Indian social reformer who played an important role in improving the lives of women and the Dalit communities in Maharashtra during British colonial rule. She and her husband Mahatma Jyotiba Phule founded India's first native-run school for girls in 1848.[11]
The university has various departments and centres, offering courses in science, social science, management, law, etc.[13]
The Engineering department offers courses in various fields, including Computer Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics and Automation, Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering, and many more.[14]
Unipune introduces a bachelor's degree course in Environment Science. The course started from the academic year of 2018–2019.[15]
The Department of Foreign Languages was started in Ranade institute building in 1949. It offers courses for German, French, Russian, Japanese and Spanish languages from elementary level to post graduation courses. Batches are conducted in morning as well as in evening. Over 1500 students are enrolled every year.[16]
Competition Exam Center (CEC): is for coaching programs for various government competition exams.[17]
Savitribai Phule Pune University was ranked in the 601–800 band in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2023,[21] as well as in the 201-250 band in Asia[22] and in the 201-250 band among Emerging Economies University Rankings in 2022.[23]
The colleges of the university provide residences for students. The International Centre provides residences for international students, including visiting students.[27]
Alumni and faculty
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