Khaja Bandanawaz University

About

Khaja Bandanawaz University (KBNU) is a private, religious minority university located in Kalaburagi, Karnataka. Established through Act No. 18 of the Karnataka State Legislature in 2018, the university was founded with the vision of bringing together the higher educational institutions managed by the Khaja Education Society under a common university framework. The university is named after the renowned Sufi saint, philosopher and teacher Hazrath Khaja Bandanawaz Gesudaraz, whose legacy of learning, tolerance and social harmony continues to influence the institution's educational philosophy. KBNU has developed a multidisciplinary academic environment offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma and professional programmes across several faculties. Its academic areas include Medicine, Engineering and Technology, Sciences, Commerce and Management, Education, Law, Languages, Social Sciences and other professional disciplines. The university combines classroom education with research, practical learning, professional development and skill-oriented activities. Research is an important component of the university's academic mission, with faculties and departments undertaking research in science, technology, medicine, humanities, social sciences and other areas. The university also promotes entrepreneurship, innovation, skill development and community-oriented initiatives. Its medical education ecosystem includes clinical and healthcare-related facilities that provide opportunities for professional training and practical exposure. Located at Rauza-i Buzurg in Kalaburagi, the university benefits from the region's rich historical and cultural environment. It aims to provide accessible higher education to students from diverse backgrounds while encouraging intellectual development, research and responsible citizenship. Through its multidisciplinary programmes, academic institutions and research activities, Khaja Bandanawaz University continues to contribute to the educational and socio-economic development of the Hyderabad-Karnataka region.