KSGH Music and Performing Arts University, also abbreviated as (KSGH MPAU),[1] is a public university exclusively dedicated to the study and research of music and performing arts.

It is functioning from a heritage building (its temporary campus) in the Lakshmipuram area of Mysore.

[2][3] It is named after Gangubhai Hangal.

It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses.

The university was founded on 14 February 2008 and formally established by the State Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka State Dr Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University Act, 2009[4] which was duly passed in State Legislature.