Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University, Vijayapura Karnataka(KSAWU, Vijayapura) also known as Karnataka State Women's University was established in August 2003 and is the first university exclusively for women in the state of Karnataka. It is in the city of Vijayapur (formerly known as Bijapur). Prof. Sabiha is its incumbent vice-chancellor.It is recognized under 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act. Seventy women's colleges spread in twelve districts of north Karnataka are affiliated to this university.It offers UG programmes leading to bachelor's degree in Arts, Business Administration, Computer Applications, Commerce, Education, Fashion Technology, Home Science, Physical Education, Science and Social Work. It also offers 20 PG courses, PG diploma and certificate courses in the Faculties of Arts, Commerce and Management, Social Sciences, Science and Technology and Education.There are about 8 departments on the University campus in totality. Namely, Department of Humanities, Social Science, Science and Technology, Management Studies, Studies in Education and Research, Physical Education, Director of Sports and Center for Yoga Studies.A lot of facilities are offered on the campus. There is a library. There is a Syndicate Bank on the University campus, there is an on-call Hostel Ambulance, a Health centre and an ICT cell. The college also offers an on campus hostel facility. The University also offers a variety of scholarships for students coming from under privileged backgrounds.