University of Jammu is presently running Post Graduate Programs in Information Technology, Geology (Hydrology & Soil Dynamics) and Kashmiri at its Kishtwar Campus, Kishtwar. Kishtwar, situated on a plateau set amidst the surroundings of wooded hills, is a beautiful town located 238 km from Jammu, at an altitude of 1640 meter above the sea level, in District Kishtwar. It is an upland valley in the
north-east corner of Jammu region and is just 107 km from the national highway resort of Batote. Kishtwar branches off in Marwa-Wadwan valley, Paddar valley, Chhatroo valley and is flanked by lofty Himalayas from all sides..The natural surroundings of Kishtwar is adorned by majestic mountainous ranges and foliage's that collectively makes it a perfect tourist spot of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Apart from its own natural splendors, Kishtwar also flaunts many adjacent tour destinations. The name of Kutal, Dul, Keshwan, Mughal Maidan and Kwar are very popular and inevitably come in the itinerary of tourists. Kishtwar is popularly known as 'Land of Sapphire and Saffron' is also very rich in forest products. The richest forests in Jammu and Kashmir are found on the high mountains and hills of Kishtwar. Kishtwar is linked with other parts of the state by an all weather road, National Highway 1-B, which remains open throughout the year. Kishtwar is also connected with Kashmir Valley by Chhatroo-Synthan road, which is being upgraded into National Highway. The University of Jammu is today one of premier institutions of higher learning in the country with 'A' Grade accredited National Accreditation & Assessment Council of India. Founded in 1969, with 11 teaching departments, today the University has 35 departmets, imparting education at ....... Many of these departments such as The Business School, The School of Biotechnology and the Law School are rated among the top ten in the country. The University of Jammu came into existence in 1969 vide Kashmir and Jammu Universities Act 1969 following bifurcation of the erstwhile University of Jammu and Kashmir. University of Jammu holds examinations, grants degrees, generates knowledge and confers diverse academic distinctions on persons who pursue approved courses of study in the University or in constituent colleges/institutions approved for the purpose also for those who appear as external/private candidates. It also confers honorary degrees or other distinctions on the persons of exceptional caliber. The University also admits, maintains, recognizes, affiliates colleges and other institutions. It is primarily a research, teaching, affiliating, examining body involved in promotion of arts, science and other branches of learning. The University is open to all classes and creeds with the sole objective to carry people from darkness to light.
