Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya at Haridwar is one of the universities in the picturesque state of Uttarakhand. Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya was established by an Act of Uttarakhand Government in 2002. Situated on the banks of Holy River Ganges, the university campus is high-tech in every aspect. DSVV is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC), and looked after by Sri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, a charitable spiritual body at Shantikunj, Haridwar.

Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya was established in year 1902 by Swami Shradhanandji. This educational institution was established with an aim to regain the ancient Indian Gurukul style of education. Wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses varying from ancient to modern education are offered by Gurukula Kangri University to cater to the educational needs of region. The university was given the status of deemed university in 1962 by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It has been awarded Four Star status by NAAC in 2002.

The university offers 22 undergraduate courses and 19 postgraduate courses. The university has good placement record with numerous business industries visiting the campus. For the upliftment of women a sister institution, Kanya Gurukula Mahavidyalaya was launched by Acharya Ramdevji in Dehradun in year 1922.

To establish an University with the study & research facilities for five thousand students from all the world in classical as well as modern-job oriented subjects like social sciences (Civics, History, Political Science, Geography etc.), Natural Sciences (Zoology, Botanu, Chemistry, Physics, Maths etc.), Information Technology, Computer Science, Pharmacology, Commerce, Medical Sciences (Ayurveda, Accupressure, Physiotherapy etc.) & Yoga etc. The University while running & awarding several Certificate, Diploma, Graduate, Post Graduate & Ph.D. level courses in the above mentioned subjects will give new direction to educational world.