B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University came into existence in the year 1952 in the name of Bihar University after being bifurcated from the University of Patna. The university is located in the northern part of the state of Bihar. The B.R. Ambedkar University is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and it is approved by the University Grants Commission.

B.R. Ambedkar University is offering professional courses in the faculties of yogic studies, industrial fish & fisheries, industrial microbiology, business administration and computer Application. The department of distance education functioning under the university is offering correspondence courses. The list of courses offered by this university is given below:

Vocational Courses:

Diploma Courses:

• Post Graduate Diploma in

o Clinical Psychology

o Yogic Studies

o Journalism and Mass Communication

o Functional Sanskrit

o Industrial Chemistry

o Computer Application

UG Courses:

• Bachelor of Education

• Bachelor of Hindi Journalism and Mass Communication

• Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences

• Bachelor of Computer Applications

• Bachelor of Business Administration

Certificate Courses:

• Certificate in

o Computing

o IMB (Industrial Microbiology)

o Industrial Fish and Fisheries

PG Course:

• Master of Computer Applications

Departmental Courses:

Engineering:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

History:

• Master of History

Home Science:

• Master of Arts in Home Science

Jainology:

• Master of Arts in Jainology

Law:

• Bachelor of Law

Mathematics:

• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

• Master of Arts in Mathematics

• Master of Science in Mathematics

Medicine:

• Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery

Pharmacy:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy

Philosophy:

• Master of Arts in Philosophy

Physical Education:

• Bachelor of Physical Education

Physics:

• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Physics

• Master of Science in Physics

Political Science:

• Master of Arts in Political Science

Psychology:

• Master of Arts in Psychology

Sanskrit:

• Master of Arts in Sanskrit

Zoology:

• Bachelor of Science in (hons.) Zoology

• Master of Science in Zoology

B.R. Ambedkar University holds the pride of being the best institution for learning and teaching in the region of Muzaffarpur and the university is offering a wide range of courses right from UG level to research level. The university is not only offering some contemporary courses, but it is offering some vocational courses as well. Nearly 35 constituent colleges are operating under the jurisdiction of B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University and they are well-known for the quality of education offered.