University of Kashmir (UOK), Srinagar was established in 1948.

The University of Jammu and Kashmir was founded in the year 1948. In the year 1969 it was bifurcated into two full-fledged Universities: University of Kashmir at Srinagar and University of Jammu at Jammu. The University of Kashmir is situated at Hazratbal in Srinagar. It is flanked by the world famous Dal Lake on its eastern side and Nigeen Lake on the western side. The Main Campus of the University spread over 247 acres of land is divided into three parts – Hazratbal Campus, Naseem Bagh Campus and Mirza Bagh Campus (serving residential purpose). Additional land has been acquired at Zakura near the main campus for further expansion of the University. The tranquil ambience of the Campus provides the right kind of atmosphere for serious study and research.

Over the Years University of Kashmir has expanded substantially. It has established Satellite Campuses at Anantnag (South Campus) and Baramulla (North Campus) and three more Satellite Campuses at Kupwara, Kargil and Leh are being established to make higher education more accessible to people living in remote areas of Kashmir valley. The University has also established a Sub-Office at Jammu to cater to the needs of the candidates enrolled with the University from outside Kashmir.

The University is committed to provide an intellectually stimulating environment for productive learning to enhance the educational, economic, scientific, business and cultural environment of the region. The University offers programmes in all the major faculties; Arts, Business & Management Studies, Education, Law, Applied Sciences & Technology, Biological Sciences, Physical & Material Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Oriental Learning and Music & Fine Arts. It has been constantly introducing innovative/ new programmes to cater to the needs and demands of the students and the society.

Over the years, the University has marched towards excellence in its programmes and activities. It has been re-accredited as Grade-A+ University by the National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) of India. This is recognition and reflection of the high standard of quality in teaching and research at the University of Kashmir.

VISION

To be a world class University committed to create and disseminate knowledge for human development and welfare.

MISSION

To create intellectually stimulating environment, promote excellence in teaching, research and extension activities and facilitate academic freedom, diversity and harmony.

CORE VALUES

In the spirit of its heritage as a premier institution in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, the University of Kashmir remains committed not only to create opportunities for higher education for students of the world in general and Kashmir in particular but to form a community build upon the valued relationships among its stakeholders, students, faculty, staff and alumni. With six campuses and many academic and professional colleges across the state, the university approaches its mission with commitment to par excellence and an all inclusive ethical policy governed by the following five interdependent core values;

Excellence

The University is committed to ensure excellence by achieving high quality outcomes in all its endeavours through the continuous process of introspection, analysis and innovation.

Learning

The University encourages students to pursue education as a means of liberating them to live purposeful lives as well as a descent living. Learning, so that a student is prepared for life time success.

Collaboration

The Universsity promotes relationship between its various stakeholder - students, faculty, staff, alumni, industry, government, regulatory bodies by recongizing team work, participatin and diversity of ideas and perspectives so that all members of the communicty works for the attainment of its institutional goals.

Integrity

The University community acts with dignity and honesty in order to maintain coherence between words and acts. So that a culture of trust is reflected in all activities of the University.

Diversity and Inclusivity

The University promotes a diverse and inclusive campus environment that fosters creativity and innovation. The University fundamentally affirms and embraces the multiple identities, values, belief systems and cultural practices of its stakeholders. Thus, the philosophy of diversity and inclusiveness is integrated in to the work and lives of every members of the Uniersity community.