Dibrugarh University

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Dibrugarh University, a prominent institution in Northeast India, is renowned for its strong programs in Petroleum Technology, a unique offering in the region, alongside robust faculties in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management. For international students, the university provides a welcoming environment supported by a dedicated International Students' Cell, which assists with admissions, accommodation, and cultural integration. Many postgraduate and research programs are taught in English, ensuring accessibility. A distinctive characteristic is its deep engagement with the rich cultural and environmental heritage of Northeast India, offering a unique academic and living experience amidst tea gardens and natural beauty.

Background

Dibrugarh University is a collegiate public state university in the Indian state of Assam. It is the second oldest University in North East India and Assam, and is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities and Association of Indian Universities. It is located at Dibrugarh, Assam, India. It was set up on 1 July 1965 under the provisions of the Dibrugarh University Act, 1965 enacted by the Assam Legislative Assembly. Bhoj Raj Seth, a mathematician of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, was appointed as its first Vice-Chancellor at the initiative of the then Education Minister of Assam, Dev Kant Barooah. The university comprises 17 Department, Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology, 16 centre of studies within the 7 distinct Faculty of Studies via an ordinance passed on 17 July 2019 vide Resolution No. 44 and an exclusive Centre for Distance and Online Education. As of September 2022, the university also hosts 177 affiliated colleges and institutes that spread over ten districts of Assam. The university is recognised by University Grants Commission.

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