Pioneering Research & Shaping the Future
The diversity of research experience among RVU’s faculty nurtures a globally engaged learning culture, reflecting the University’s foundational goals. Our campus offers a vibrant environment to pursue unique crossdisciplinary research through the convergence of technology, creativity and critical inquiry.
RVU actively works to create inclusive communities and empower researchers to perceive the world in new ways – in and out of the classroom, in peer interactions and in their communities.
Here, every idea has the potential to grow, inspire and transform the future.

9 Schools
Cross interdisciplinary
boundaries
20 Libraries
Hold over
12 million item
$ 2.2 Billion
Sponsored
research budget
Our Research Programmes
Centre for Ethics
Overview The Centre for Ethics at RV University aims to cultivate ethical thinking, reflection, and self-expression to promote human flourishing and ethical conduct. To achieve this, the centre will organise activities that equip students, scholars, professionals, and...
Rta Centre for Science Innovation
Overview Rta Centre for Science Innovation is an interdisciplinary hub dedicated to advancing research and education at the intersection of science and computational methodologies. With a primary emphasis on collaborative research and science education, the centre...
Justice MN Venkatachaliah Centre for the Future of Things
The JUSTICE MN VENKATACHALIAH Centre for the Future of Things aims to explore the potential of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in driving innovation across various sectors and exploring the future impact and possibilities of innovation with the help of...
Centre for Visual Computing and Sustainable Intelligence
Aims Or Objectives Centre for Visual Computing and Sustainable Intelligence (CVCSI) focuses on basic and advanced research in computer vision, image processing and machine learning with a strong focus on sustainability in agriculture and health. Our mission is to...
Centre for Visual & Performing Arts
About There was a time when every child from a middle-class home went to either a music or dance class. They took part in school skits or learnt to draw and paint. Every child invariably knew the folk song of the region or a bhajan and took part in folk dance in...
Centre for Victimological Research & Victim Assistance (CVRVA)
About CVRVA The Centre for Victimological Research & Victim Assistance (CVRVA) was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. K. Chockalingam, former Vice President, World Society of Victimology & former Vice Chancellor, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu, India on...
Centre for Sustainable Development
About The main objective of the Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD) is to incorporate knowledge from the biophysical and social sciences to better understand and engage with societal issues pertaining to the environment and development. It is widely understood...
Centre for Studies in Politics and Democracy
About The Centre for Studies in Politics and Democracy at the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, RV University is dedicated to advancing research on diverse aspects of politics and democracy in India and across the globe. The Centre seeks to delve into a wide array...
Centre for Research in Education Studies and Training
About The Centre for Research in Education Studies and Training (CREST) has a multifaceted aim of providing a platform for research and training in education, at both school and higher education levels. In the background of the immense promise that a well-developed...
Centre for Quantum Sciences and Technologies (CQST)
Aims Or Objectives Centre for Quantum Sciences and Technologies (CQST) aims to lead research and development in various aspects of quantum sciences, including quantum physics, materials, devices, computing, biology, pharmacology, sensing, imaging, metrology, and...
Centre for Literary Studies and Translation
Aims/Objectives: The Centre for Literary Studies and Translation at RV University, within the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is a research-driven initiative dedicated to interdisciplinary work in literature, translation, adaptation, and related forms of cultural...
Centre for Legal Aid and Community Engagement
Introduction The Centre for Legal Aid and Community Engagement (LACE: Which means tie-up and secure the relationships with the communities) is a dedicated student cum community-based clinic that operates under the School of Law at RV University, Bangalore, India. It...
Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Aims Or Objectives The envisioned center will have multiple divisions, allied student clubs, dedicated faculty, research scholars, and undergraduate and master’s students performing societal research. The center will be mandated to give a thrust to student...
Centre For Human Rights Studies
Article 1 of the UDHR states that, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.” This is applicable to everyone, but in reality, this is only...
Centre for Human Insights
Aims: The Centre for Human Insights (CHI) will aim to – Emerge as a think-tank in the field of business analytics by organising seminars, roundtable discussions, conferences, and hackathons. Engage with organisations as a partner / consultant for their business...
Centre for Health Law and Ethics
Overview The Centre for Health Law and Ethics at School of Law, RV University aims to mobilize new ideas by way of research to affect policies and legislations at the national and international level .This Centre will function as a Think Tank and would enable in...
Centre for Gender Studies
Overview Centre for Gender Studies at RVU is an interdisciplinary space established to promote gender and sexuality inclusive research and teaching. CGS is committed to study the spectrum of inequalities, identities and politics that factor in our everyday lives and...
Centre for Distributed Systems
Aims/Objectives Enhance our understanding of production quality distributed systems and challenges faced in such systems. Enhance the current state of the art in distributed computing systems across the world by performing high quality research. Collaborate with...
Centre for Disability Justice and Inclusion (CDJI)
Overview CDJI has been set up at the School of Law, RV University, Bengaluru to advance research and awareness of various disability issues. CDJI endeavors to engage with issues across social, technological, economic, and physical domains through a lens grounded in...
Centre for Criminal Justice Studies (CCJS)
Overview The centre’s primary focus is to enhance awareness of contemporary issues within criminal law and the administration of criminal justice. It strives to stimulate meaningful discussions in the field of criminal law and its associated disciplines by providing a...
Centre for Contemporary Economics
Overview The Centre for Contemporary Economics at RV University aims to promote an intellectual milieu that supports critical and creative thinking in the domain of Economics and development. The Centre aspires to work towards enhancing understanding of various...
Centre for Banking, Development and Financial Studies
Purpose To function as an academic research centre and a collaborator with Industry in the field of Banking, Financial Sector entities and Development Agencies.Aim The aim is to emerge as an independent think tank and discussion platform by conducting seminars,...
Center for IOT and Edge Computing
Preamble In the pursuit of technological advancement, the Centre for IoT and Edge Computing envisions a future where innovation empowers humanity to thrive. This center is proposed as a dynamic hub that brings together visionary leaders, pioneering researchers,...
Center for Applied and Responsible AI
Aims/Objectives The Center for Applied and Responsible AI (CARA) is dedicated to advancing the integration of state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies while maintaining ethical standards and promoting sustainable development. Our primary goal is to...
Dhee Centre for AI and Data Science
About Dhee Center is an interdisciplinary research and education center focusing on the study, development and applications of advanced computational and statistical methods to extract knowledge and insights from large and complex data sets. This involves developing...