University of Rajasthan
Official seal of University of Rajasthan | |
Other names | Rajasthan University (RU) |
|---|---|
Former name | University of Rajputana |
| Motto | IAST: Dharmo Vishwasya Jagatah Pratishtha |
Motto in English | Dharma Is the Root of the Prestige of the Whole World |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | 1947 |
| Accreditation | NAAC |
Academic affiliation | University Grants Commission |
| Chancellor | Governor of Rajasthan |
| Vice-Chancellor | Alpana Kateja |
| Visitor | President of India |
| Students | 125,000 |
| Undergraduates | 56000 |
| Postgraduates | 18000 |
| 1000 | |
| Address | Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Rajasthan University Campus, Talvandi, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004 , , , 302004 , India 26°53′19″N 75°48′50″E / 26.8886°N 75.8140°E |
| Campus | Urban, 705 acres (285 ha) |
| Language | Hindi, English |
| Affiliations | |
| Website | www |
The University of Rajasthan, informally known as Rajasthan University (RU, ISO: Rājasthān Viśvavidyālaya), is a public state university located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It was founded in 1947 by an Act of the State Legislative Assembly and is recognised as a prominent institution in the region. Rajasthan University is one of the largest university systems in the state with over 100,000 students on its campuses and affiliated colleges. The Governor of Rajasthan serves as the university chancellor.