University of Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India - 221005
Description:
The University of Hinduism in Varanasi opened in 1916 and is considered one of the best higher education institutions in India, as well as one of the most popular attractions of the city.
The University offers various educational programs: Indian philosophy, art and culture, music, Sanskrit and many others. Here everyone will find an occupation of interest. The university has about fifteen thousand students. Today it is a modern platform for students and young scientists from all over the world. The University of Hinduism has a huge area – only the main campus covers five and a half square kilometers.
However, the university is interesting not only high level of education. Tourists who chose Varanasi will be interested in visiting the University Museum. In its fund there are more than one hundred and fifty thousand ancient manuscripts written in Sanskrit. The museum also has an extensive collection of sculpture and miniature, which covers the era from the I to the XV century.