Established in 1979, Bhavnagar University is located in
Bhavnagar. This university is an oldest seat of learning in the
Saurashtra region of
Gujarat.
It is a member of Universities of the commonwealth countries and has been covered under the development programs of the UGC. It possesses 17 PG departments, 10 postgraduate centers, four constituent colleges, 23 affiliated colleges, 5 recognized approved institutes and 19 self-finance P G diploma courses under nine faculties.