The University of Mysore is a public state university in Mysore, Karnataka, India was founded during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore.

The university became the first outside of the British administration in India, the sixth in India as a whole, and the first in Karnataka.

It is a state university of the affiliating type, and became autonomous on 3 March 1956, when it gained recognition from the University Grants Commission.

As of July 2013, it was accredited "Grade A" by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), while its academic staff was ranked amongst the top 5 across India.

The university encompasses 122 affiliated colleges and five constituent colleges. In addition, it has 37 postgraduate departments, eight specialised research and training centres, and 2 postgraduate centres that together offer a total of about 55 regular academic programs to 3,500 students. It also runs a number of employment-oriented diploma courses and certificate programs.

Vice-Chancellors
H. V. Nanjundaiah, 1916–1920
Brajendra Nath Seal, 1921–1929
E. P. Metcalfe, 1930–1937
N. S. Subba Rao 1937–1942
E. G. McAlpine, 1942–1944
T. Singaravelu Mudaliar, 1944–1946
M. Sultan Mohiyuddin, 1946–1948
R. Kasturi Raj Chetty, 1948–1950
B. L. Manjunath, 1950–1954
V. L. D'Souza, 1954–1956
K. V. Puttappa, 1956–1960
N. A. Nikam, 1960–1962
K. M. Panikkar, 1963–1964
K. L. Shrimali, 1964–1969
Javare Gowda, 1969–1975
D. Vijaydevraj Urs, 1976–1979
K. S. Hegde, 1979–1985
Y. P. Rudrappa, 1985–1988
P. Selvie Das, 1988–1991
M. Madaiah, 1991–1997
S. N. Hegde, 1997–2003
Shashidhara Prasad, 2003–2007
V. G. Talwar, 2009–2012
K. S. Rangappa 2013–

Facilities
• University Computer Center
• Directorate of Sports (Physical Education)
• UGC-CSIR (NET) Coaching Centre
• International Center
• Internal Quality Assurance Cell(IQAC)
• Directorate of Student Welfare
• Prasaranga
• SC/ST Cell
• NCC/NSS
• College Development Council
• Administrative Office
• Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Centre for Philosophy and Indian Culture
• Students Employment Information Guidance Bureau
• University-Industry Interaction Cell
• Folklore Museum
• Health Centre
• Gandhi Bhavan
• Day Care Centre
• Institutional Human Ethical Committee
• Sensitization to Prevention of and Redressal for Sexual Harassment in the University (SPARSH)
• UGC Anti-Ragging compliance online registration Facility
• Centre for Proficiency Development and Placement Services (CPDPS)
• Internal Complaint Commitee
• Information Communication Division (ICD)

Contact Detail:
University Of Mysore
Krishnaraja Boulevard Road, K.G Koppal, Mysuru, Karnataka 570006
0821 241 9450