Birsa Agricultural University or BAU Ranchi was set up to develop agriculture and related activities in the plateau region of South Bihar. One of the State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), Birsa Agricultural University is committed to developing area specific technologies and manpower in the field of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Forestry. It has been recognized by University Grant Commission (UGC) and is a member of The Association of Indian Universities (AIU). BAU is a complete residential university. The university has its jurisdiction over entire state.

Central University of Jharkhand or CUJ is an educational institution in Brambe (Ranchi), Jharkhand, India. The President of India gave assent to The Central Universities Act, 2009 that envisages establishing and incorporating universities for teaching and research in the various states.

The Central University of Jharkhand came into being under this Act on 1st of March 2009. The Visitor of the Central University of Jharkhand, Her Excellency, Shrimati Pratibha Patil, appointed Dr. Darlando T. Khathing, an internationally renowned scientist and a distinguished academic administrator, as its first Vice Chancellor.

CUJ is a non-affiliating university and its focus will be on research in cutting-edge technologies. Six new courses have been approved for the next Academic Session beginning 21st of July, 2010. They are:Nanotechnology, Water Engineering and Management, Indigenous Cultural Studies, Life Sciences, Applied Physics and Applied Chemistry

The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University-ICFAI University, Jharkhand (hereinafter referred to as the University) was established under the provisions of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Act, 2006 (Jharkhand Act No. 08 of 2007), vide Notification dated June 17,2008 of the Government of Jharkhand. The University is sponsored by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (Icfai), a not-for-profit educational society established in 1984 under the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Public Societies Registration Act, 1350 F (Act No.1 of 1350F), with the objective of imparting training in finance and management to students, working executives and professionals in India. The University is located in Ashok Nagar, Ranchi, Jharkhand.

The Kolhan University was established on 12 August 2009 with 14 Constituent Colleges and 12 Affiliated Colleges in geographical jurisdiction of East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Seraikela Kharsawan District. The University is in the area of tribal region.

The total number of students enrolled in Kolhan University for Bachelors, Masters and Vocational/Professional Courses comes to 55,500. In graduation level 43,000 students have been enrolled in Part-I and Part-II. The number of Part III students is about 12,500, at present appearing from Ranchi University. Apart from that, the number of students enrolled in PG, Medical, Dental, Engineering, MBA, B.Ed. and Vocational/Add-on Courses are about 8,142.

The Nilamber-Pitamber University was formed on 17th January, 2009 in Medininagar, Palamau division of Jharkhand. It's main aim was to provide higher education opportunities to students of the neglected region of the state.

Currently, there are four constituent colleges, eight affiliated colleges, two engineering colleges, one dental college and two colleges of education under Nilamber-Pitamber University. In addition to these, the University has received proposals of five other colleges for affiliation from Ranchi University Office, which are pending as yet. The University has also received proposals of Medical College, Ayurvedic College, Homeopathic College and Nursing College from Vananchal Educational and Welfare Trust, Garhwa.

The Ranchi University is a university in Jharkhand state of India. It was established in 1983. It is headquartered in Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand.

The university has a total student intake of around 90,000 students from its affiliated colleges. It has a central library with approximately 150,000 books for the academic needs of the students. There are a total of 2 male hostels and 4 female hostels in the university campus situated at Kutchery Road, Morabadi in Ranchi. The university is financially dependent on UGC funds (Rs. 38 crores annually) in addition to the fees paid by the students.

Sido Kanhu Murmu University or SKMU Dumka, formerly known as Siddhu Kanhu University, was established in 1992 by an Act of Bihar Legislative Assembly. It is situated in one of the most backward areas of the country dominated by the Santhals and the Pahariyas. The university has been carved out from Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University. It is affiliated to the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Vinoba Bhave University or VBU Hazaribagh is a teaching-cum-affiliating university. It came into existence after bifurcation of Ranchi University. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) granted primary membership to Vinoba Bhave University in December 1992 and in appreciation and recognition of its pace of growth, permanent membership was granted in 2001. The University is also a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London. It is also recognised by the UGC, New Delhi.