Saurashtra University, established on 23 May 1967, having two headquarters in the initial stage i.e. Rajkot and Bhavnagar.

The present jurisdiction of the University includes Amreli, Jamnagar, Morbi district, Rajkot and Surendranagar.

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the university is functional since 2004 as per the recommendations of NAAC.

Saurashtra University is vibrant in terms of organising youth festivals, cultural programmes, job fairs, e-Tab distribution fairs, Ranji Trophy tournament, Pro Kabaddi League, Saurashtra Premier League (SPL), inter university championships, etc.

Saurashtra University students are performing well in various events at state and national levels.