Utkal University of Culture
Sanskruti Vihar, Madanpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, 752054
About the Institute
Utkal University of Culture, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is a state university dedicated exclusively to the promotion, preservation, and propagation of art, culture, music, dance, drama, and crafts. Established in 1999 by the Government of Odisha, it is a pioneering institution in India focusing on cultural education and research.
Key Highlights:
1. Academic Programs:
The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in the fields of:
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Visual Arts
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Performing Arts
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Culture Studies
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Language and Literature
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Hotel Management
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Museology
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Journalism and Mass Communication
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Buddhist Studies
Popular courses include:
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Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
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Master of Performing Arts (MPA)
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Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
2. Affiliation and Recognition:
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Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
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Operates as a state university under the Department of Culture, Government of Odisha
3. Campus and Infrastructure:
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Located in Madanpur, Bhubaneswar
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The campus is designed with cultural aesthetics reflecting Odisha’s rich heritage
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Facilities include:
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Well-equipped auditoriums for performances
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Art and sculpture studios
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Dance and music halls
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Digital library and language labs
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Hostel accommodation for students
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Sports and recreational facilities
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4. Cultural Contribution:
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The university is known for nurturing traditional forms of Odissi music, dance, Pattachitra, and folk art
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It actively collaborates with cultural institutions, organizing national seminars, cultural festivals, and exhibitions
5. Admissions:
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Admissions are conducted based on merit and entrance tests for certain programs
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The university follows government norms for reservation and quotas
Undergraduate/ Bachelors (UG)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
- Animation and Multimedia
- Interior Design
Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
- BASLP(Audiology and Speech Language Pathology)
Bachelor of Computer Application
- B.C.A
Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
- Hotel Management
Bachelor of Commerce
- B. Com
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Business Administration
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
- Painting
- Applied Arts
- Craft and Ceramics
- Sculpture
- Print Making
Bachelor of Design
- Fashion Design
- Textile Design
- Interior Design
- B.F.Tech. in Fashion Designing
Bachelor of Physiotherapy(BPT)
- B.P.T. in Anatomy
- B.P.T. in Physiology
Bachelors of Management Studies
- Hotel Management
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Tourism and Travel Management
Bachelor in Travel& Tourism
- Travel and Tourism Services
Bachelor of Performing Art (BPA)
- Fine Arts
- Odissi Dance
Bachelor of Visual Art (BVA)
- Visual Arts (BVA)
Postgraduate/ Masters (PG)
Masters in Arts
- Yoga
- Cultural Studies
- Odia Language and Literature
- Linguistics and Natural Language Processing
- Sociolinguistics
- Cultural Heritage and Conservation
- South and Southeast Asian Studies
- History and Archaeology
- Hotel Management
- Buddhist Studies
- Social Science
Masters in Law & Legal Studies
- Master of Laws (LLM)
Master in Business Administration
- Hotel Management and Tourism
Post Graduate Diploma
- Animation
- Textile Design
Master of Social Work (MSW)
- MSW (Social Work)
Master of Performing Arts (M.P.A)
- Odissi Dance
- Drama (Acting)
- Hindustani Vocal
- Chhau Dance
- Odissi Vocal
- Tabla
- Drama (Direction)
- Sitar
- Flute
- Drama (Stage Craft)
- Violin
- Mardal
- Performing Arts
Master of Visual Arts (M.V.A)
- Applied Art & Design
- Painting
- Art-History
- Print Making
- Sculpture
Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM)
- Master of Tourism and Hospitality Services
Master of Hotel Management
- Hotel Management
Dual Degree/Integrated (Bachelors)
Dual Degree in Law
- BA + LLB
