Hindu University of America [1] [2] is an unaccredited U.S. higher education institution based in Orlando, Florida.
Having an organized institution for Hinduism in America is inspired from Swami Tilak in early 1980's. Thus the Hindu University of America is established in 1989. It was authorized by the State of Florida in 1993. The university strives to promote the teachings of Hinduism through an inclusive, formal settings.The courses focus on teaching Hindu scriptures and the ancient language Sanskrit among other Hinduism ideologies
It is currently headed by Prof Kalyan Vishwanathan, a former global practice director of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)[3] In 2023, entrepreneur Ramesh Bhutada donated one million dollars to the university.[4]
As of academic year 2019–2020, the university is not accredited, but states that it offers a degree authorized by the State of Florida, and has plans to secure accreditation from three different agencies.[5]