About University

Solapur university was inaugurated on 3rd August 2004; by His Highness Dr. Mohammad Fajal ,the then Governor of Maharashtra. Dr.Iresh Swami had assumed office as the first Vice -Chancellor of Solapur University.

One of the major objectives of establishing this University was to cater to the regional needs of Solapur District, simultaneously creating global awareness among its students. It will also provide opportunities of Higher Education to rural youth, encouraging him for research for regional growth and sustainable development.

The jurisdiction of this University is spread over Solapur district, with a strength of about 60,000 student studying in 61 affiliated colleges and recognized institutes. These colleges offer U.G. and P.G. teaching in various disciplines of Arts, Science, Social Science, Commerce, Law, Management, Engineering, Technology etc.

Prior to its inception on 3rd Aug 2004, it was a Post-Graduate Teaching Center (incepted in 1984) of Shivaji University, Kolhapur. At present, Solapur University is located on a campus of 38.5 acres, expecting 500 acres of more land for developing further infrastructure. Seven post graduate departments are being run on the campus -Physics , Chemistry , Applied Chemistry, Electronics , Geology, Computer Science (M.C.A) and AIHC (Ancient Indian history culture and Archaeology)