List of institutions of higher education in Bangalore

Bangalore University, established in 1886, provides affiliation to over 500 colleges, with a total student enrolment exceeding 300,000. The university has two campuses within Bangalore – Jnanabharathi and Central College. University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering was established in the year 1917, by Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya, At present, the UVCE is the only engineering college under the Bangalore University. Bangalore also has many private Engineering Colleges affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University.

Some of the institutes in Bangalore which are the premier institutes for scientific research and study in India are:
 * Indian Institute of Astrophysics
 * Indian Institute of Science, which was established in 1909 in Bangalore
 * Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR),
 * National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)
 * National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)
 * Raman Research Institute

Nationally renowned professional institutes located in Bangalore include Private universities in Bangalore include institutes like Alliance University, Azim Premji University, Christ University, Jain University, PES University and RV University. Bangalore medical colleges include St. John's Medical College (SJMC) and Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI). The M. P. Birla Institute of Fundamental Research has a branch located in Bangalore.
 * Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B),
 * Indian Statistical Institute
 * Institute of Wood Science and Technology,
 * International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-B)
 * National Institute of Design(NID),
 * National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT),
 * National Law School of India University (NLSIU),
 * University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (UASB),

Bengaluru has a range of educational institutions from schools to Aerospace Engineering, Agriculture, Animation&Design, Biotechnology, Business Management, to Nanotechnology institutes.

Universities

 * Alliance University
 * Azim Premji University
 * Bangalore University
 * Christ University
 * CMR University
 * Dayananda Sagar University
 * Garden City University
 * Jain University
 * M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
 * Manipal University
 * PES University
 * Presidency University
 * Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
 * Reva University
 * RV University
 * SVKM's NMIMS
 * Symbiosis International University
 * St. Joseph's University
 * University of Agricultural Sciences
 * Visvesvaraya Technological University

Design

 * ICAT Design & Media College, (Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree & Post-Graduate Programs)
 * National Institute of Design (NID), R&D Campus (M.Des, DDE, DRE, IID)
 * National Institute of Fashion Technology (B.Des, B.F.Tech)
 * Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology (Foundation Studies, Prof Diploma, Advanced Diploma)
 * Strate School of Design ( M.Sc, B.Sc in Design)

Management

 * Alliance University - Alliance School of Business
 * AIMS Institutes
 * Center for Management Studies (BBA)
 * Indian Institute of Management
 * Christ University Bangalore School of Business and Management
 * ISBR Business School (MBA, PGDM, PhD)
 * Jagdish Sheth School of Management
 * Jyoti Nivas College
 * Kristu Jayanti College(Autonomous)
 * MATS Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship (PGDM)
 * Mount Carmel College
 * M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Management (MBA, PGDM)
 * Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College (BBA, MBA + PGPM, PG Diploma (Enterprise Management + PGDM), PGDBM)
 * St. Hopkins College
 * St Joseph's Institute of Management
 * SVKM'S NMIMS (PGDM, BBA, B.Sc. Finance, B.Sc. Economics)
 * Swiss Graduate School of Management (MBA)
 * Symbiosis International University
 * WE School (PGDM)
 * Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship

Commerce

 * Christ University School of Commerce, Finance & Accountancy
 * Jyoti Nivas College
 * Kristu Jayanti College(Autonomous)
 * Mount Carmel College
 * Presidency College
 * St. Joseph's College of Commerce

Engineering

 * A.P.S. College of Engineering
 * Acharya Institute of Technology
 * Adarsha Institute of Technology
 * Alliance University - Alliance College of Engineering and Design
 * Alpha College of Engineering
 * AMC Engineering College
 * B.M.S. College of Engineering
 * B.M.S. Institute of Technology and Management
 * Bangalore Institute of Technology
 * BNM Institute of Technology
 * Brindavan College of Engineering
 * BTL Institute of Technology
 * City Engineering College
 * CMR Institute of Technology
 * CMR University
 * Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
 * Dayananda Sagar University
 * Don Bosco Institute of Technology
 * Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology
 * Global Academy of Technology
 * HKBK College of Engineering
 * JSS Academy of Technical Education
 * Jyothy Institute of Technology
 * Kammavari Sangha Institute of Technology
 * M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
 * MVJ College of Engineering
 * Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology
 * New Horizon College of Engineering
 * Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
 * Oxford College of Engineering
 * PES University
 * Presidency University
 * R.V. College of Engineering
 * RV University
 * Ramaiah Institute of Technology
 * Reva Institute of Technology and Management
 * RNS Institute of Technology
 * Sai Vidya Institute of Technology
 * Sambhram Institute of Technology
 * Sapthagiri College of Engineering
 * Shri Pillappa College of Engineering
 * Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology
 * SJB Institute of Technology
 * Sri Revana Siddeshwara Institute of Technology
 * Sri Sairam College of Engineering
 * Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering
 * T John Institute of Technology
 * University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering
 * Vemana Institute of Technology
 * Vivekananda Institute of Technology

Information Technology & Computer Science

 * Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Law

 * Alliance University - Alliance School of Law
 * Christ University - School of Law
 * KLE Society's Law College
 * Kristu Jayanti College(Autonomous) - School of law
 * National Law School of India University
 * Presidency University
 * St. Joseph's College, Bangalore
 * University Law College, Bangalore University, Bangalore University

Medical

 * Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
 * Bapuji Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital
 * Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS)
 * National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
 * Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital
 * Ramaiah Medical College
 * Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research
 * St. John's Medical College
 * Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

Neuro-Sciences

 * National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences

Sciences

 * Indian Academy Degree College - Autonomous
 * Indian Institute of Astrophysics
 * Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
 * Indian Institute of Science
 * Indian Statistical Institute
 * Institute of Wood Science and Technology
 * Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
 * Jyoti Nivas College
 * Kristu Jayanti College(Autonomous)
 * Mount Carmel College
 * National Tuberculosis Institute
 * Oxford College of Science
 * St. Joseph's College

Others

 * APS Polytechnic
 * College of Fine Arts, Bangalore
 * Jyoti Nivas College
 * National College
 * Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College