Shivaji University, founded in 1962, is named after the great warrior, Marathi Marathi and founder of the empire Chhatrapati Shivaji. It is 18 november 1962, Dr. Radhakrishnan, the President of India opened. One of the main objectives behind the establishment of this university is the University of Southern regional needs South Maharashtra, served in three regions. ie, is shared. Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara.