Karnataka has rich cultural background. In the field of art, education and culture Karnataka is famous from the ancient age. Even in the recent times the contribution of state in these fields are noteworthy. The Universities of the state has contributed a lot to broaden the horizon of educational sphere of the state. The Universities has also produced several eminent persons who brightened the name of Karnataka in the world.

Bangalore University
Bangalore University is considered as one of the famous Universities of India. It has 400 affiliated colleges. Over 50 postgraduate courses are conducted through 41 departments of the University. The University received Five Status by the NAAC.

Gulbarga University
Gulbarga University, located at Gulbagra in Karnataka provides postgraduate courses in various disciplines through 37 departments.The University has 230 affiliated colleges spread over the district of Gulbarga, Raichur, Koppal, Bidar and Bellary.

Kannada University
Kannada University caters higher education on the subjects related to the Karnataka state. The University conducts M.A . Phd in Kannada literature and folklore Bachelor degree in Fine Arts, Music and diploma in Sculpture and Music.

Mangalore University
Mangalore University, located at Konaje offers various courses in the field of Science , Law ,Commerce and Management, Engineering, and Education through 22 post graduate departments. The University accredited with 4 Star by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

University of Agricultural Sciences
University of Agricultural Sciences,located at Dharwad,Karnataka is one of the reputed agricultural universites of India.Courses in agriculture, home science, forestry horticulture, Agriculture engineering, Agri business-management and Agriculture Coperation and Marketing are conducted by the University.

Kuvempu University
University Kuvempu, located at Shimoga in Karnataka has shown excellent performances in the field of higher education within few year of its inception.

Karnatak University Karnatak University, located at Dharwad caters quality higher education in fields of Arts , Science and Social Science through 48 postgraduate deparetments.The University was awarded five star status by the NAAC.

University of Mysore University of Mysore is considered as one of the leading Universities of India.It is the oldest University of Karnataka.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,located at Bangalore caters quality education in the field of Health Sciences.It was established in the year 1996 by the Karnataka Government.

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Visvesvaraya Technological University,located Belgaum in Karnataka at is the only technological University of the state. The University conducts 25 Bachelor of Engineering and 54 Masters in Technology courses.

Manipal University
Manipal University ,located Manipal in Karnataka caters to the multi-dimensional education with internatioal repute. Students from over 51 countries come to seek education in the University.

Karnataka State Open University
Karnataka State Open University is one of the reputed open Universities of India.It was established in the year 1996. The Uiversity conducts undergraduate ,postgraduate and diploma courses in various disciplines .