Bharathiar University

The Bharathiar University was established at Coimbatore by the Government of Tamilnadu in February 1982 under the provision of the Bharathiar University Act 1981 (Act 1 of 1982). The University named after the great national poet Subramania Bharathi. It is the aim of the University to participate in the task of inculcating necessary Knowledge Skills and Creative Attitudes and values among the youth of the country to contribute more effectively towards establishing an equitable social and economic and secular ideal of our nation. Motto of the University is "Educate to Elevate". Vision of the University is "To provide internationally comparable quality higher education to the youth". Mission of the university is "To impart knowledge and skills to students equipping them to be ready to face the emerging challenges to the knowledge area". The University is situated at the backdrop of Maruthamalai Hills in the Western Ghat range in a sprawling campus of 1000 acres of land. 15 kms. From the City of Coimbatore University has 108 affiliated colleges 96 Arts and Science Colleges 3 University Consituent Colleges and 1 Air Force Administration College.