The Bharathiar University
  
     
 

The Bharathiar University was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the year 1982, under the Bharathiar  University Act I of 1981 and the Tamil Nadu University Act I of 1982.

  
     
 
The University was recognized by the UGC for the purpose of award of grants, in 1985. The University is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. With a jurisdiction over the revenue districts of Coimbatore, Nilgiris, and Erode it has at present 90 colleges affiliated to it. They include 12 Autonomous Colleges, 26 Professional Colleges, 64 Arts and Science Colleges, 16 Women's Colleges, 69 Co-educational Colleges and 5 Men's Colleges. 
 
     
 

The University is situated at the foot of the Marudhamalai Hills about 12 kms from the city of Coimbatore, in a sprawling campus of 1000 acres. Abundant with greenery, and away from the bustling city, the atmosphere is quite serene and is ideal for intellectual pursuits. The Industrial atmosphere of Coimbatore provides ample Corporate exposure for the students. The campus has a number of architecturally designed buildings which house the various Teaching and Research Departments, the Library, the Computer Centre, the Administrative Offices, Auditoriums, the Hostels and the Canteen. 

  
     
 
The University has 20 Departments in campus, dedicated to teaching and research, which include the Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur Development and the School of Distance Education. All the Departments/Schools are manned by highly qualified and experienced Faculty members.