RV University

What RV University does

RV University is a private interdisciplinary university headquartered in Bengaluru, India, established under Karnataka State Act No. 34 of 2019 with RSST (Rashtriya Seva Samithi Trust) as the sponsoring body, and commenced academic operations in 2021. The university delivers 25+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across nine interdisciplinary schools — Liberal Arts and Sciences, Design and Innovation, Economics and Business, Computer Science and Engineering, Law, Film/Media/Creative Arts, Continuing Education and Professional Studies, and Allied Healthcare Professions. Technology is positioned as a teaching differentiator, with AI-driven diagnostics, virtual healthcare simulations, and telehealth platforms integrated into healthcare curricula, an interdisciplinary Dhee Centre for AI and Data Science, and AI/ML coursework covering computer vision, NLP, predictive analytics, and anomaly detection across the School of Computer Science.

The business model is tuition-led, with annual subscription-style fee billing across UG, PG, and Ph.D. programmes (Ph.D. part-time at INR 40,000/year, full-time at INR 25,000/year, plus one-time INR 1,000 entrance and INR 4,000 registration fees), supplemented by executive education and certificate revenue from the SCEPS vertical. Underlying the university is the 84-year legacy of RVEI, which operates 20 institutions serving 20,000+ students from kindergarten to post-graduation. The university distributes admissions through a self-serve online portal (admissions.rvu.edu.in), Karnataka CET state counselling (codes E285, B413, T615), and physical education expos, backed by over 170 international university partnerships.

Customer concentration is low: revenue derives from a long tail of individually enrolled undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and continuing-education students distributed across India (with Karnataka as primary catchment) rather than a small set of enterprise contracts. The moat is anchored on brand and regulatory approvals — UGC recognition under Section 2(f), Bar Council of India accreditation for law programmes, and Karnataka State Private University status — combined with distribution advantages from Bengaluru location and international partnership breadth. Forward momentum is supported by a planned off-campus site near Mysuru and expanded Ph.D. admissions for 2026.

Name

RV University

Legal name

RV University

Website

https://rvu.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

RV University is a Bengaluru-based private interdisciplinary university (est. 2019, ops since 2021) offering 25+ UG, PG, and Ph.D. programmes across nine schools, serving Indian students with technology-enabled curricula including AI, telehealth, and virtual simulations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF), Arts, Humanities & Creative Research Universities (EDAHABAG), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ), Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Interdisciplinary university programs
• Undergraduate engineering education
• Liberal arts education
• Allied healthcare education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Programme Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programme fees across eight interdisciplinary schools. Fee structures are publicly disclosed with part-time Ph.D. at INR 40,000/year and full-time Ph.D. at INR 25,000/year.
2. Application and Registration Fees: One-time application fee of INR 1,000 for Ph.D. programmes and provisional registration fee of INR 4,000, contributing to initial revenue intake per enrolled student.
3. Continuing Education and Professional Studies: Executive education, postgraduate diplomas, and certificate programmes under SCEPS generate revenue through flexible, high-impact learning offerings for working professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RV University is a private, interdisciplinary higher education institution in Bengaluru, India that delivers 25+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programmes across eight schools covering Liberal Arts and Sciences, Design and Innovation, Economics and Business, Computer Science and Engineering, Law, Film/Media/Creative Arts, Allied Healthcare Professions, and Continuing Education/Professional Studies. It sells tuition-based degree programmes, executive education, postgraduate diplomas, and certificate programmes to individual learners.

Product overview

RV University is a private university in Bengaluru, India, offering interdisciplinary education through nine schools: School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Design and Innovation, School of Economics and Business, School of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Law, School of Film/Media/Creative Arts, School for Continuing Education/Professional Studies, and School of Allied and Healthcare Professions. The university delivers 25+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs with a technology-driven approach. Key offerings include B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science, B.Sc. programs in Healthcare (Medical Laboratory Technology, Cardiac Care, Anaesthesia & OT Technology, Medical Imaging Technology), Liberal Arts (B.A./B.Sc. Hons.), Design (B.Des.), Business (BBA/B.Com), and Film & Media (B.Sc. Filmmaking). The Dhee Centre for AI and Data Science provides dedicated AI research capabilities. Ph.D. programmes are available across all disciplines in full-time and part-time modes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Over 170 Foreign Universities, Institutions and CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRV University maintains active partnerships and collaborations with over 170 reputed foreign universities, institutions, and companies. These partnerships support joint research programs, faculty exchange, academic assistance for doctoral research students, cultural exchange, and summer school programmes, creating transformative learning opportunities for students.
• Leading Hospitals and Healthcare InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe School of Allied and Healthcare Professions has collaborations with leading hospitals, diagnostic centres, and healthcare organisations. These partnerships provide clinical training, internships, hands-on training, and real-world experience, enriching the academic journey of healthcare students with industry-relevant exposure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): A leading Indian private deemed university offering multi-disciplinary programmes across engineering, medicine, business, law, design, and liberal arts. Comparable as a private Indian university with broad interdisciplinary schools and a similar mix of UG, PG, and Ph.D. programmes.
• Christ University: A Bengaluru-based private deemed university with strong liberal arts, business, law, and sciences offerings. Highly comparable as a Bengaluru-headquartered interdisciplinary private university targeting similar student segments.
• PES University: A Bengaluru-based private university with strong engineering, computer science, business, and liberal arts programmes. Directly comparable as a newer-generation private Indian university competing in the same Bengaluru student market.
• JAIN (Deemed-to-be University): A Bengaluru-based private deemed university offering interdisciplinary programmes across management, engineering, sciences, design, and liberal arts. Comparable as a Bengaluru-headquartered private university with multi-school structure.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: A large private Indian deemed university with broad engineering, management, medical, and humanities programmes. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary Indian private university with similar programme mix and scale ambitions.
• VIT University (Vellore Institute of Technology): One of India's largest private universities with strong engineering, computer science, and business programmes. Comparable as a high-volume private Indian university targeting similar engineering and tech-focused student segments.
• Ashoka University: A leading Indian private liberal arts and sciences university with interdisciplinary programmes and strong international faculty. Comparable in its emphasis on interdisciplinary education and humanities-led curriculum.
• OP Jindal Global University: A multi-disciplinary Indian private university with strong programmes in law, business, liberal arts, and international affairs. Comparable as a newer-generation interdisciplinary private university with similar school structure.
• Azim Premji University: An Indian private university focused on education, development studies, and liberal arts with a strong mission-driven orientation. Comparable as a newer private Indian university emphasising interdisciplinary and socially-oriented education.

Broad incumbents

• Amity University: India's largest private university network with extensive programme offerings across multiple campuses. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary private university targeting similar interdisciplinary education positioning at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_RVUniversity_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/RVUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/RV.University1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rv-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/rv.university

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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