Berhampur University was established on 2nd January 1967 and has remained as the symbol of glory and prosperity for the people in India especially Southern Odisha, spreading over an area of 250 acres land. The University is located 10 Km from beautiful Silk City-Berhampur and 5 Km from the sandy beach Gopalpur-on-Sea. There are twenty four post graduate departments in the University offering specialized subjects, and Ph. D. programmes. The University has achieved great distinction in the research-academics for quality production of Postgraduates, Ph. D., D. Lit and D. Sc. degrees.