The Saurashtra University campus is situated in Rajkot, Gujarat & is surrounded by lush greenery. Here, a large number of multi-storied buildings are constructed for different purposes like academics, administration, finance, accommodation, and so on.
Crucial details regarding key aspects of the SU Rajkot campus are mentioned in the pointers stated below:
- Campus Area: Over 360+ Acres
- Academic Facilities: Seminar Halls & Rooms, Classrooms, Internet Connectivity, Central & Department Library, Computer Centre, and so on.
- Non-Academic Facilities: Auditoriums, Stationary Shop, Sports Complex, and the list goes on with multiple more.
- Disable-Friendly Facilities: Lifts, Ramps, Wheelchairs, and Handrails.
The University has Wi-Fi enabled campus which aids students browse online information & uplift their knowledge. Classrooms present at the Saurashtra University campus are equipped with teaching-learning tools like projectors, podiums, speakers, microphones, black / white boards, and smart screens that enable interactive learning environments for the students.
Within the campus, there are several auditoriums which have seating capacity for a large number of students. All these auditoriums are also outfitted with various multimedia facilities so that fresher’s parties, symposiums, orientation sessions, and many more recreational & cultural activities can be held for students. Some of the other collaborative spaces like conference halls and seminar rooms & halls. One of the seminar halls has an accommodation capacity of approximately 114 students.
Remaining spaces available at the University’s campus include air-conditioned central instrumentation room, convention centre, machine room, guest house, audio-visual room, parking area, editing room, stationary shop, screening room, moot court, newsroom, studio, etc.
Major academic and non-academic facilities of the SU Rajkot campus are mentioned below:
- Library: Central Library of University is fully-stocked with 2,15,460+ books, 350+ bound volumes, National and International journals, magazines, and many more educational resources in order to assist students in their studies. This multi-storied central library houses reading spaces where students can sit and study to achieve their academic goals.
The Central Library is also fully-automated via SOUL software. Add on to that, there is an ‘E-Corner’ inside the library which comprises a number of workstations, high-speed internet connection, and latest PCs which students can use to navigate a broad range of learning resources including e-books, e-journals, and so on. Aside from this, CCDC and departmental libraries are available at the premises.
- Laboratories: There is a centralised computer centre along with department-specified computer labs inside the campus of the University so that students can develop technical and soft skills. Besides that, each department of the University including Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, etc. have their own laboratories to impart practical knowledge to the students.
Food Science Lab, Bioscience Lab, Design Lab, and many more laboratories at the University have required machines and equipment.
- Sports: ‘Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Complex’ developed at the University is designed with state-of-the-art amenities including swimming pool, indoor stadium, athletic field, dedicated outdoor playing arenas, and much more for physical development of the students. Few of such outdoor spaces are Hockey Ground, Basketball Court, Cricket Field, Astroturf Lawn Tennis Court, Kabaddi Ground, Football Ground, and so on.
An ‘Indoor Stadium’ houses a multipurpose hall (for practicing) and other required amenities for several sports. Here, students can play numerous games including Table-Tennis, Gymnastics, Weight Lifting, Wrestling, etc.
- Hostel: Around 4 boys’ & 5 girls’ hostels including ‘Osam Parvat’, ‘Girnar’, ‘Yamuna’, and many more are there at the University’s campus which offer accommodation facilities to outstation students. Also, the Saurashtra University Hostels have single and sharing rooms with facilities like beds, chairs, mattress, study desks, and study tables which students can select as per their preference & convenience.
Residential arenas also have many more facilities including mess & dining hall, round the clock security, solar water heater, and the list goes on.
- Food Court: Several canteens and food courts present at the University have adequate seats and a serene environment. Here, students can explore multi-cuisine meals, snacks, and beverages with their friends during their leisure time.
- Medical Facilities: The University has a ‘Health Centre’ which has basic medications and amenities to ensure that students can quality assistance and care during sickness & minor injury.
- Gymnasium: At the University, multiple gymnasiums / fitness centres like ‘Fitness and Freshness Centre’ for Women (or ‘Ladies Gym’), and more are present & these are equipped with latest equipment so that students can maintain their overall fitness.
- Banking: Branches along with ATM counters of ‘Central Bank of India’ and other banks are functioning at the University premises to provide financial assistance & remaining banking services to the students. Add on to that, a Post Office is there inside the campus as well.
Clubs of the University provide students with opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities in order to enhance their skills & enjoy their campus life. The University has several committees wherein staff is available to resolve students’ complaints and academic issues.
Some of the clubs and committees available at the Saurashtra University campus:
- Applied Physics Club
- Recreation Club
- Anti-Ragging Committee
- Internal Complaints Committee
- Students Grievance Redressal Cell / Committee
