Jigyasa University

Jigyasa University, formerly known as Himgiri Zee University, is a UGC-recognised private university located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 2003 under the Uttaranchal Legislative Assembly Act No. 17 of 2003 and renamed under the Uttarakhand Private University (Amendment) Act, 2024, the university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f), with programmes duly approved by regulatory bodies such as AICTE, BCI, NCTE and PCI. It stands out as one of the leading multidisciplinary universities in the Dehradun education hub, serving a vibrant community of over 3,000 students.

The university operates through specialised schools including the School of Business Studies, School of Sciences & Technology, School of Legal Studies, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, School of Liberal Arts, School of Hotel & Hospitality Management, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and School of Education. Its key highlights include an industry-tailored curriculum, skill-based learning aligned with 21st-century frameworks, up to 100% merit scholarships, and a strong focus on vocationalisation of higher education with a national character.

Jigyasa University offers 50+ programmes across UG, PG, diploma and doctoral levels, with popular courses such as B.Tech, BBA, BCA, MBA, BA LLB, B.Pharm, BHM, B.Sc Agriculture, B.Ed and Ph.D. Admissions are primarily merit-based, keeping the process simple and accessible for students from all backgrounds. With annual tuition fees ranging from approximately ₹40,000 to ₹1,50,000, the university is among the most affordable private universities in Uttarakhand.

Spread across a scenic green campus at Selaqui on Chakrata Road, the university provides modern infrastructure including smart classrooms, well-equipped labs, a central library, separate AC/non-AC hostels for boys and girls, sports facilities, a swimming pool and campus-wide Wi-Fi. A dedicated placement cell connects students with recruiters such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Amazon, Zee Media and Tech Mahindra, making Jigyasa University a practical, career-focused choice for higher education in North India.