Jiwaji University was established as a teaching and affiliating university in 1964. Its territorial jurisdiction extends to six districts, namely,
Gwalior,
Morena,
Bhind,
Guna,
Shivpuri and
Datia.
More than 100 colleges are affiliated to this university. The university has also established some School of Studies on various disciplines. It offers postgraduate diploma course in tourism (PGDTM). The center of foreign language imparts diploma and certificate courses in English, French, German and Russian.
