Rishihood University

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Rishihood University
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Type Private
Established2020
Chancellor Suresh Prabhu [1]
Vice-Chancellor Shobhit Mathur [2]
Location, ,
Website Official website

Rishihood University is an Indian private university located in Sonipat, Haryana. It was established in 2020 by the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2020 of Haryana Legislative Assembly.

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Schools

The university consists of five schools: [3]

Academics

The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in creativity, education, healthcare and entrepreneurship. The university has academic and research links with Ural State University, Russia and Kyungdong University, South Korea. [4]

Notable faculty

Recognition and approval

Rishihood University is established under The Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2020. [5] The university is approved by the University Grants Commission (India). [6]

Campus

The University campus is spread over 25 acres situated in Sonipat, Haryana. [7]

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References

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