Nalanda University is located in Rajgir, near Nalanda, Bihar, India. The University began its first academic session on September 1, 2014 with 15 students including five women.

Founder of NU

Nalanda University Bill

On 28 March 2006 the 11th President of India A. P. J. Abdul Kalam proposed the idea while addressing the Joint Session of the Bihar Vidhan Mandal for revival of Nalanda university.

About the Nalanda University

Founder- Govt University

Established 2014

Type Central University

Chancellor George Yeo

Vice-Chancellor Gopa Sabharwal

Academic staff-10

Location Rajgir, near Nalanda, Bihar, India

Schools and departments

Currently two schools have been established

School of Historical Studies

School of Environment and Ecological Studies

The following schools will be started later

School of Buddhist Studies

School of Languages and Literature

School of International Relations and Peace Studies

School of Information Sciences and Technology

School of Business Management

Contact details

Nalanda University  
Nalanda District, Rajgir, Bihar 803116