Pune is the main educational centre of Maharashtra . Numerous students from every corner of India and the world come to Pune . It is quite safe and peaceful city as compared to other educational centres in India . The climate of Pune is pleasant and good for health. The city of Pune houses many well-known, established institutes and colleges.University of Pune , one of the premier universities in India , is positioned in the North-western part of Pune city. It occupies an area of about 411 acres. It was established on 10th February, 1948 under the Poona University Act. The university houses 46 academic departments. It is popularly known as the ' Oxford of the East'. It has about 118 recognized research institutes and 269 affiliated colleges offering graduate and under-graduate courses. University of Pune is one of the finest and most popular educational centers in the city. It offers excellent programs in various areas including Science, Commerce, Arts, Languages and Management Studies. The university attracts many foreign students due to its excellent facilities. It offers good accommodation facility. There is a provision of hostel for the students. There is a well-stocked library containing plenty of books regarding various subjects. The university offers different scholarships to the students. The university conducts seminars and conferences for the students.MISSIONThe University of Pune’s core mission is to establish itself as a global, socially conscious Center of Excellence in the conservation, creation, advancement and dissemination of knowledge. It is prepared to counter the enormous change taking place across the globe, and is committed to empower its faculty and students to contribute meaningfully to economic, technological and social development and progress.In accordance with this Mission, the University of Pune aims at:- Becoming a vibrant knowledge centre and a Centre of Excellence in teaching, research and extension activities- Bringing about conversation, creation, advancement and dissemination of knowledge- Creating technologically equipped thought and action leaders in a wide range of spheres by providing value-based, high quality education, generating cutting edge research and innovations, and enabling empowerment through social and regional inclusion.- Increasing global linkages by attracting international students and establishing collaborative programmes with educational institutions of repute.
