Diamond Harbour Women’s University (DHWU), located at Sarisha, Diamond Harbour Road, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, was established in 2013 by the Government of West Bengal. It is a state public university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the UGC Act, 1956. The institution was founded with the vision of promoting higher education exclusively for women, thereby empowering them academically, socially, and professionally.
The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Education, and Social Sciences. Its academic framework is designed to encourage women’s participation in advanced learning, research, and skill development. The campus is equipped with modern classrooms, laboratories, libraries, hostels, and sports facilities, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for holistic student growth.
DHWU emphasizes career readiness and research excellence, with initiatives to connect students to opportunities in education, administration, industry, and entrepreneurship. It also provides scholarships and government schemes to support meritorious and economically disadvantaged learners. Guided by its mission to foster women’s empowerment, inclusivity, and innovation, Diamond Harbour Women’s University has quickly established itself as a pioneering institution for women’s higher education in West Bengal.