THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN UTTARAKHAND
A New Era of Sporting Excellence Begins Here
Uttarakhand State Sports University is the state's first dedicated university for sports education, training, research and innovation — conceived to place Uttarakhand at the forefront of Indian sport and to build champions for India's Mission Olympic 2036 and beyond.
04
Academic & Coaching Schools
260
Sanctioned Seats 2026‑27
2036
Mission Olympic Vision
2(f)
UGC Recognised
About Uttarakhand State Sports University
Established under the State Legislative Act, 12 of 2025, and recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956.
Uttarakhand State Sports University, Haldwani, is dedicated to becoming a premier institution for the study of sports — offering advanced education in physical education, sports technology, sports management, coaching, and sports sciences.
The university builds strong partnerships with sports academies, schools, colleges, clubs, associations, and international federations to support comprehensive teaching, training, and research. Through these efforts, USSU aims to strengthen Uttarakhand's sports ecosystem and contribute to India's rise as a significant player in the global sports arena.
“The establishment of Uttarakhand State Sports University marks not just the beginning of a new institution, but the dawn of a transformative journey in sports education and excellence in our state... Let this be a place where dreams are chased, records are broken, and character is forged.”
Shri. Amit Kumar Sinha, IPSVice-Chancellor
WHY CHOOSE USSU
A Campus Built Around the Athlete
A rare combination of world-class infrastructure, a globally benchmarked curriculum, and a natural high-altitude advantage.
Train Like an Olympian
Access to international-standard sports facilities at Manaskhand Sports Complex — including an Olympic-sized pool, stadium grounds, Hockey Turf Ground and synthetic arenas.
Globally Benchmarked Curriculum
Programmes designed referencing top international institutions such as Loughborough University (UK), German Sport University Cologne, and Deakin University.
High-Altitude Advantage
Natural high-altitude environmental advantages of Uttarakhand for athletic endurance and performance tuning.
Flexible Dual-Career Model
Flexible attendance and academic structures so that elite national and international athletes never have to choose between education and sport.
ESTABLISHED
USSU Act, 2025
RECOGNITION
UGC 2(f)
CAMPUS
Gaulapar, Haldwani
MEDIUM
English & Hindi