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Pune is the main educational center of Maharashtra. Numerous students from every corner of India and the world come to Pune. One of the top educational institutions in Pune, the Pune University ranks among the oldest educational institutions in Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1949 and is spread over an area of 400 acres. Pune University offers plenty of career courses in wide range of fields. Numerous colleges and education institutes are also affiliated under the university. It is quite safe and peaceful city as compared to other educational centers in India. The climate of Pune is pleasant and good for health. The city of Pune houses many well-known, established institutes and colleges. Pune University is one of the finest and most popular educational centers in the city. It offers excellent programs in various areas including Science, Commerce, Arts, Languages and Management Studies.
About Pune University
Pune University, one of the premier universities in India, is positioned in the North-western part of Pune city. It occupies an area of about 400 acres. It was established on 10th February, 1948 under the Poona University Act. The university houses 46 academic departments. It is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'. It has about 118 recognized research institutes and 269 affiliated colleges offering graduate and under-graduate courses.
Pune University offers various graduate and post-graduate courses such as Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, Management Studies and Languages. The students opting for admission in the university have to clear the entrance exam regarding the particular subject. Some of the departments in Pune University are Department of Chemistry, Department of Microbiology, Department of Physics, Department of English, Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Department of Anthropology, Department of Management Science, Department of Communication and Journalism, Department of Economics, Department of Electronic Science, Department of Computer Science, Department of Geology, Department of Law, Department of Sociology and Department of Environmental Science.
Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA) is one the best and leading business schools in India. The MBA program is available in finance, marketing, IT, systems, biotechnology, human resource etc. There is a separate department for foreign languages like German, French, Japanese and Spanish. All the departments are well-equipped.
The university attracts many foreign students due to its excellent facilities. It offers good accommodation facility. There is a provision of hostel for the students. There is a well-stocked library containing plenty of books regarding various subjects. The university offers different scholarships to the students. The university conducts seminars and conferences for the students. |
