Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, founded in 1950, is the first university in Uttar Pradesh to emerge as a leading higher-studies centre after Independence. It has earned an A++ accreditation from NAAC for its relentless pursuit of its motto, “Let the noble thoughts come to us from all directions,” which reflects its openness to diverse perspectives, cultures, and values in its academic and organizational spheres.
The university bears the name of the eminent political philosopher, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya. It is situated in Gorakhpur, where it draws inspiration from the spiritual, philosophical, patriotic, and philanthropic heritage of Gautam Buddha, Sant Kabir, Guru Gorakshnath, Bismil, Hanuman Prasad Poddar, and the world-famous Gita Press.
The university spans 190.96 acres and comprises eight faculties with forty departments that have been instrumental in providing holistic education to the people of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Western Bihar, and Nepal since its inception. As a residential-cum-affiliating State University with academic jurisdiction over three districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, it boasts of a rich academic legacy, distinguished alumni, competent, qualified, and committed faculty members, transparent and efficient administrative system, ample career growth opportunities, advanced research facilities, and a lively and secure campus.
The university has more than 12,000 enrolled students, of whom more than 50% are women. It has successfully implemented a range of innovative schemes and programs to impart holistic education to its students. The university is renowned nationwide for its quality research, outstanding teaching and learning processes, national and international awards, sports activities and achievements, involvement in outreach and extension activities, strong student support system, placements in reputed government and private organizations, and transparent and effective governance.