The Golden Threshold
The University of Hyderabad (UoH) was born in 1974 in ‘The Golden Threshold’ (GT), in the heart of the city, which was bequeathed to the university by Sarojini Naidu’s family. Built in an Indo-European style of architecture, with huge Islamic-style arches, and a colonial-style colonnaded verandah, the Golden Threshold housed the university until it moved into its sprawling 2,500 acres campus. Today the university is the most sought after place for higher studies in the region.
Golden Threshold also housed the Sarojini Naidu School of Performing Arts, Fine Arts and Communication, the only school in the university to be named after an individual. Currently, the Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning functions from its premises. The university has developed the place into a cultural hub.
Timeline
2013
School of Computer and Information Sciences established
Formerly department in School of Mathematics & Statistics
2012
School of Economics established
Formerly department in the School of Social Sciences
2008
School of Engineering Sciences & Technology established
2007
School of Medical Sciences established
1999
School of Management Studies established
1988
Sarojini Naidu School of Arts & Communication established
Formerly called Sarojini Naidu School of Performing Arts, Fine Arts & Communication
1978
School of Social Sciences established
1978
School of Mathematics & Statistics established
1977
School of Life Sciences established
1977
School of Chemistry established
1977
School of Physics established
1976
School of Humanities established
1974
University of Hyderabad established
as a Central University by an Act of Parliament.
The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974
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