Odia University


Odia University, is a state language research university situated in Satyabadi on the eastern coast of Odisha, India.

Description

After the Odia language was recognised as a Classical language of India on 20 February 2014, it was decided to establish a university solely dedicated to the research, promotion and study of Odia literature, linguistics, history, and culture.
The Odia University, is established as a language university under the Odia University Act, 2017, passed by the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The university's first academic session began on 5 September 2023.
The permanent campus of the university was inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on 24 January 2024 near Satyabadi Bana Bidyalaya which was established by the famous Panchasakha.

Academics

Currently the university offers an integrated M.A. Ph.D. program.

Schools