The University was founded in 1949 as a member of the new post-war system of national universities. It is composed of four faculties: Education, Social and Information Studies, Medicine and Health Sciences, and the School of Science and Technology. In addition to undergraduate programs, the university offers postgraduate courses in several fields
- A Master's Program and Professional Degree Course in the Graduate School of Education
- A Master's Program in the Graduate School of Social and Information Studies
- Master's and Doctoral Programs in the Graduate School of Medicine
- Master’s and Doctoral Programs in the Graduate School of Health Sciences
- Master’s and Doctoral Programs in the Graduate School of Science and Technology