About

Hindu University of America was incorporated in the State of Florida as a religious academic institution in 1989, with its first classes offered in October 1993. Many prominent individuals were approached for their advice, guidance and blessings. A large number of well-wishers contributed during the development concept.

Initially, the university operated out of temporary offices in Orlando and Tarpon Springs area, both in Florida. Finally in 2000, HUA acquired a 9.7-acre property with two building, which were renovated and transformed into offices, classrooms, library, and residential facility. The university later received an additional land grant from donors Edith and Robert Grimm, encompassing 2.5 acres of an adjacent property. In 2004, part of the land was cleared to add roads, a parking lot, and two prefabricated structures, and a shrine of the Mother Goddess. Finally in October 2015, HUA officially moved to its current location in Orlando.

The first full time residential faculty was added in August 2002, with another two between 2003 and 2004. A large number of adjunct faculty members, visiting faculty and other academic institutions from the US, Canada, and other countries have supported the growth of the various academic programs, including the establishment of very first extension center in Bangalore, India. In December 2003, this center produced its first 14 graduates, signifying the beginning of extraordinary growth for the university.

Recently the new team has taken over the management of the HUA and a new Executive Council, Board of Trustees are contributing their efforts to further the cause of the HUA since Jan 2017. The HUA offices have been shifted to new and beautiful premises at the present address.

The new team will try to keep the commitments of previous leadership based on academic integrity and rigor but will ensure the highest academic standards and more transparent processes and procedures with highest possible academic rigor and integrity.

All the HUA collaborations before January 2017 will revisited and renewed as per the mission and vision of the HUA and new collaborative agreements will be established in due course of time. The new team is not responsible for any academic commitments before Jan 2017 unless approved by the new executive council of HUA

The new team will be revisiting the Goals of HUA will take input from all the stakeholders, students, faculty, administrators, spiritual leaders and public at large and will come up with updated goals if necessary- in action plan for new team

The mission of Hindu University of America is to provide learning, research, and training in a broad spectrum of topics related to Vedic and Hindu culture, including religions, philosophies, and practices.

The university aims to promote the universality of Hinduism, and to establish harmony between eastern religious thoughts and modern sciences, thereby contributing to a global sense of empathy, understanding, and peace.

HUA is committed to comprehensive and liberal education with a broad curriculum at Master’s and Doctoral levels in various areas related to Hindu religion, philosophy, language, and culture, providing its students with a practical base for their spiritual and academic growth.

• Development of comprehensive and liberal education programs at Master’s and Doctoral levels which are consistent with its mission.
• Development of certificate, diploma, advanced diploma and fellow level programs in select areas and special courses for non-formal education
• As far as feasible, offering its courses both online as well as on-campus mode (classical class-room style) so that students from anywhere can take advantage of the university offering.
• Actively seeking out institutions for collaborative arrangements which are beneficial to not only the institutions themselves but to the students as well
• Undertaking research, and when appropriate joint research in collaboration with other institutions and researchers, to bring out authentic knowledge from Hindu traditions, literature and concepts and publish results.
• Establishing itself as the source of authentic and unbiased information and provide highly qualified spokesperson on the issues related to Dharmic traditions.
• Offering its educational services to temples, ashrams, and other religious spiritual institutions.
• Establishing a comprehensive library and developing a digital library system.
• Extending its services to the local community, where such services are needed.

Provide forum in the form of conferences, symposium and other academic endeavors to address contemporary issues for the society.