University of Ladakh (UOL), Leh

The University of Ladakh was established in 2019 and is the only trans-Himalayan Institute of higher learning and research. The University has its headquarters both in Leh and Kargil. The University has Campuses in both Leh and Kargil and has six-deg as Campuses in both Leh and Kargil and has six-degree colleges as constituent colleges. The University is offering core and applied academic programs. The University also offers courses and research programs specific to Himalayan, trans -Himalayan and South and Central Asian regions not ordinarily available in other universities in the country. The University is catering the students passing out from various schools and colleges spread over more than fifty thousand square kilometres of the vast Ladakh region. University of Ladakh started its first academic program from 2020 with ten (10) Master Degree Programs in both Campuses. The University introduced seven (7) new PG Programs from the academic session 2021. With the intent to pursue research activities the University is also offering Ph.D. Programs in various domains. The University is trying hard to provide its students with the opportunity to reflect on life and get to realize their potential by excelling higher education. We strongly believe that this University will play a significant role in the transformation of our country and our region in the coming years. Through our educational, research, and social contributions we will shape the future of our society. This confidence in our programs and belief in public good will be our motivation to work tirelessly and decisively a) to become the cluster of vibrant institutions working to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit; b) to act as a change agent by having special focus on the skill development and creation of skilled workforce by undertaking industry-oriented teaching, training and research, extension programmes and providing employable skills with a view to contribute to the development of the society; c) to make special provision for integrated courses in humanities, social science and technology in its education programme; d) to take appropriate measure for promoting innovation in teaching- learning process and inter disciplinary studies and research; e) to establish linkages with industry for promotion of science, technology, entrepreneurial skills, innovation, etc. to and adopt innovation methods to achieve the status of a self-reliant institution and [No.37-18] The J&K Govt. Gazette, 16th Dec, 2018/25th Agra … 1940 f) to pay special attention to the improvement of the social and economic conditions and welfare of people and their intellectual, academic and cultural development. Vision To promote and prosper higher education in Ladakh by imparting quality education and creating a platform where students can learn to access their interest to serve the nation. Mission Promoting a collaborative environment where an individual can get a best quality education. Moreover enhancing the students to achieve their academic and professional goal in the university; Creating an innovative environment where research, creative innovation and different ideas could flourish; To responsibly contribute and promote Ladakhi Culture, socio-economic growth and; To educate the Ladakhi citizen for the welfare of the society. ...view more