RV University

RV University is a Karnataka state recognized university for liberal education based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.It was established by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST), which has over eight decades in higher education.

Affiliation
RV University is a state-private university established in Bangalore under the RV University Act 2019 is approved by Government of Karnataka,India. RV University has received all regulatory approvals by the University Grants Commission (UGC), India.

History
RV University, which commenced operations in 2021, is governed by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) which is a charitable trust managing RV Educational Institutions in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Today, RSST has over 21 institutions across Bangalore constituting more than 20,000 students every year under its umbrella. RV University is an initiative of the RSST which also manages the engineering institution RV College of Engineering in Bangalore.

Academics
RV University (RVU) offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes in different academic disciplines namely,
 * School of Business
 * School of Computer Science and Engineering
 * School of Design and Innovation
 * School of Economics
 * School of Film, Media and Creative Arts
 * School of Law
 * School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Admission
RVU admits students based on RVSAT (RV Scholastic Admission Test is the national-level entrance exam) and RVU Selection Process for all UG, PG and PhD Programmes of RV University. RVU admits 40% of undergraduate engineering students based on their Karnataka CET ranks. Also RVU admits students under a management quota.

Collaborations
RV University has established meaningful collaborations with reputed & iconic universities, institutes, and companies in India and around the world. The following are some collaborations with RV University
 * RV University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bryant University, Seattle University, Old Dominion University in the US, Teesside University in UK and Ziroh Labs for academic and research collaboration.
 * RV University signed a MoU with Asia’s largest integrated higher Edtech platform, upGrad to offer a joint M.Tech programme in data science.
 * RV University signed a MoU with Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand to enhancing educational opportunities and fostering a stronger global academic network.
 * NSE Academy Limited (NAD), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has signed an agreement with RV University for a Post Graduate Certification Program in Global Financial Markets.
 * RV University (RVU) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), a statutory body set up under an Act of Parliament, have entered into an MoU to build a strategic alliance for boosting education and research initiatives.
 * RV University (RVU) partnership with  Hombale Films is poised to transform the landscape of undergraduate and postgraduate education in film, media, OTT and creative arts under academic discipline School Of Film, Media And Creative Arts.

Scholarships
The RV university has allocated Rs 10 crore for merit scholarships for the ensuing academic year starting in August 2023. This will benefit 500 students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.

Campus
RV University's campus provides various facilities and amenities for its students. The campus is spread across 50 acres. RV University's infrastructure is designed to create a comprehensive and enriching educational experience. There is also a nearby metro station called Pattanagere on the Purple Line in Bangalore.