Karnataka State Open University is a recognised University of Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi.

It is considered to be a reputed Open University amongst the open learning institutions in the country.

The University offers Under Graduation, Post-Graduation, Post-Graduation Diploma and Research courses.

Courses offered-

Under Graduation Programmes

B.A.
B.Com
B.Ed
B.L.I.Sc

Post-Graduation Programmes

M.A.
M.Com
M.Ed
M.B.A
M.Sc (Semester Scheme)
L.L.M (Semester Scheme)
M.L.I.Sc

Post-Graduation Diploma Programmes

P.G. Diploma in English (PGDE)
P.G. Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM)
P.G. Diploma in Human Resources Management (PGDHRM)
P.G. Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA)
P.G. Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM)
P.G. Diploma in Mass communication & Journalism (PGDMCJ)
P.G. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (PGDND)

Research Programmes

M.Phil. Degree
PhD

Departments-

Ancient History & Archaeology
Anthropology
Biotechemistry
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Commerce
Computer Science
Economics
Education
English
Environmental Science
Food & Nutrition
Geography
Hindi
History
Information & Technology
Kannada
Law
Library & Information Science
Management
Mass Communication & Journalism
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Sanskrit
Sociology
Telugu
Tourism & Management
Urdu

Facilities-

Study Centres
Canteen
Hostel for Women
Cottage for Men
Guest House
Gnyanavani FM

Contact-

Karnataka State Open University
Mukhtagangotri, Mysore -570 006.
Phone No : 0821- 2500873,
Phone No2: 0821- 2519952