Himgiri Zee University

Himgiri Zee University has been established to meet the growing demand for trained human resources in various social, educational, scientific, technical and professional organizations so as to channel human energy towards sustainable economic and social development.

In order to make a positive difference to education and employment, Shri Subhash Chandra, Chairman, Essel Group of Industries and Zee Telefilms had brought together in 1995 a group of committed anthropologists, sociologists, economists and development communications professionals to set up TALEEM Research Foundation in Ahmedabad. One of the mandates of Taleem Research Foundation was to set up the Himgiri Zee University.

The University offers programmes in both the regular and the distance learning modes and envisages the use of modern technologies for this purpose.

Vision of Himgiri Zee University

The vision of HZU is to be a world class University and to be a harbinger for vocationalisation of higher education through the conventional as well as through the open and distance learning modes in order to meet the future demands for trained human power in the country.

HZU Mission

Himgiri Zee University HZU will provide educational opportunities to all segments of society, without discrimination of any kind. In addition to regular face-to-face education, HZU will, through the use of modern technologies of communications, bring education to the doorsteps of all those who did not have access to higher education earlier or were denied such an access

The Himgiri Zee University has entered into collaboration with the following Institutions:

Florida State University, USA
University of Regina, Canada
Oslo School of Architecture & Design, Norway
Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC), Singapore
Centre of Excellence in Cultural Theory, University of Tartu, Estonia
Moscow State University, Moscow
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.A.

Faculty and Departments in Himgiri Zee University

Faculty of Architecture, Design & Planning
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Expressive Cultures, Media & Communications
Faculty of Computer & Information Technology
Department of Library & Information Science
Directorate of Distance Education
Faculty of Population Sciences
Faculty of Human Sciences
Faculty of Naturopathy& Yogic Sciences

Programmes offered in Himgiri Zee University

The University offers degree, diploma, and certificate programmes at the undergraduate, post-graduate and Ph.D. levels.

Courses in Himgiri Zee University

Bachelor of Library & Information Science (B.L.I.Sc.)
Bachelor in Communication (B.S. Communications)
Master in Communication (M.S. Communications)
Bachelor of Interior Design (BID)
Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts)
Bachelor in Graphics & Animation – Online (B.S.)
Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Himgiri Zee Univeristy Study Centres in Uttarakhand for Distance Education

Sr No	Name of Study Centre	Address
1	HIST (Himalayan Institute of Science & Technology)	B-6, Model House, New Tehri Town. Phone/Fax:- 01376-233642, +91 9412138750, 9412989867 Email: hist.newtehri@gmail.com
2	ILD (Institute of Learning and Development)	Pizza hut 103, Rajpur Road, Dehradun Mob.: 9897965059 Email: ild@live.in
3	ICS (Institute of Career Studies)	Nehru Colony Near Water Tank, Dehradun 9837084133, 0135-2744333 Email: icsdehradun@gmail.com
4	Adarsh Institute of Technology and Education	Upper Bazar, Karanprayag Chamoli, UK Mob.: 9897235023
5	Disha Institute	First Floor, Tagore Villa, Chakrata Road, Dehradun 9897532148, 0135-3208054 Email: hnvddn@gmail.com