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
- Hindu denominations
- Hinduism in the West
- List of Hindu temples in the United States
- Sanskrit in the West
References
- ^ "Hindu University in US expands Vedic base". Rediff News. 20 November 2007. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
- ^ a b c "Prez of US vedic univ visits BHU". Times of India. 24 August 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
- ^ https://www.hua.edu/
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