Hindu University of America

Hindu University of America [1][2] is an unaccredited U.S. higher education institution based in Orlando, Florida.

History

The university was inspired by Swami Tilak of Brazil's suggestion “that Hindus should repay America for their material success". He suggested an institution of higher learning to provide an opportunity for those studying other in other fields to learn more about Hindu traditions and teachings.

It is currently headed by Prof Kalyan Vishwanathan, a former global practice director of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)[3]

Academics

As of academic year 2019–2020, the university is not accredited, but states that it offers a degree authorized by the State of Florida, and has plans to secure accreditation from three different agencies.[4]

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. Special session on Bhagavad Gita, The Tribune, Dec 24, 2020
  4. "Home". hua.edu.
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