Berhampur University, a public funded State University was established in 1967 to cater to the higher education needs of India and south Odisha region in particular, comprising mostly seven tribal dominated districts. The University has 22 departments/Centres of its own located in a rural and serene setting with a well forested 250 Acre campus in Rangeilunda, named as Bhanjabihar after the iconic poet KabiSamrat Upendra Bhanja, of 17th Century, in addition to 180+ affiliated colleges spread over seven districts in South Odisha, namely, Ganjam, Gajapati, Boudh, Phulbani, Koraput, Jeypore and Malkangiri, with subjects such as science, humanities, applied science, military science, law, medicine, agriculture etc. Every year it awards academic degrees to 25000+ students. Many of our alumni serve eminent positions in various fields of public service, academics, research, industry, medicine, legal, sports etc. or become responsible common people, and successful business entrepreneurs. We have some very specialized and pioneering departments such as, mass communication and journalism, industrial relations and personnel management, marine science, computer and electronic science, home science etc., in addition to almost all departments of arts, science and commerce.

We have fulfilled the aspirations of the largely agrarian, tribal and business oriented people around and beyond and catered to their higher education needs well over five decades. The university is similarly structured as all other universities in India as per UGC and Government mandate, there is nothing spectacularly distinctive or unique, but we feel very proud of our students and impart research intensive quality education, and the student feel proud of their teachers, department and the university. We provide relevant education with a personal touch, which makes them feel nostalgic of their association with the University. We have visions to expand into new courses on climate change and food security, astronomy, public policy and governance, tribal studies, traditional arts and handicrafts etc. Our tution fees are one of the lowest, and female students make up more than 50% of total students. We have most of the requisite infrastructure in place, and are progressing confidently with our vision and goals to be a university of eminence and substance.