Savitribai Phule Pune University

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), formerly known as University of Pune, is a premier public state university located in Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Established on 10 February 1948 under the Poona University Act, it is known as the 'Oxford of the East' and houses 46 academic departments, 118 recognized research institutes, and 269 affiliated colleges offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The university has multiple campuses across Pune and plans offshore campuses in Kazakhstan, Nepal, and Georgia.