RV UNIVERSITY

RV University (RVU) is a Karnataka state-recognized private university for liberal education located in Bengaluru and Mysuru, Karnataka, India. It was established by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST), a charitable trust with over eight decades of experience in higher education that manages more than 21 institutions, including RV College of Engineering. RVU commenced operations in 2021 under the RV University Act 2019, passed by the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, and is approved by the Government of Karnataka. It has received regulatory approvals from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and affiliation from the Bar Council of India (BCI) for its law programs. As of 2026, it holds H+/- status in the Anabin database for German higher education recognition. RVU was ranked 2nd in 2024 and 1st in 2025 among Outlook's top Emerging State Private Universities in India. Its Bengaluru campus houses schools such as Business, Computer Science and Engineering, Law, Design and Innovation, and Liberal Arts, while its Mysuru campus offers Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, and Psychology programs. RVU has collaborations with Arizona State University, Bryant University, Seattle University, Old Dominion University, Teesside University, upGrad, and Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand.