International Vedic Hindu University

International Vedic Hindu University (formerly Hindu University of America)[1][2] is a U.S. non-profit educational institution based in Orlando, Florida.

History

The university was founded on October 24, 1993 (Vijayadashami), and acquired a 9.7-acre (39,000 m2) campus property with two buildings in 2000. A residential facility for full-time faculty was constructed in 2002. In 2009 the university reported it had 8,000 students taking courses either on campus or via the Internet.[2] The university offers graduate level courses in the ancient language of Sanskrit, Hindu Philosophy, Yoga, Ayurveda, Jyotish medicinal chemistry.[2]

Accreditation

As of academic year 2019–2020, the University is not accredited, but states that it offers a legitimate degree authorized by the State of Florida, and has plans to secure accreditation from three different agencies.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Hindu University in US expands Vedic base". Rediff News. 20 November 2007. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
  2. "Prez of US vedic univ visits BHU". Times of India. 24 August 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
  3. https://www.hua.edu/


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