The Saurashtra University was created on a rigorous demand, for a separate university out of Gujarat University (Ahmedabad), from the eminent educationists and freedom fighters of the Saurashtra region. The demand was more prominent after the creation of Gujarat state on May 1, 1961. The Saurashtra University Act was passed by the Legislative Assembly of Gujarat in the year 1965(Gujarat Act No. 39 of 1965). Saurashtra University, established on 23rd May, 1967, having two headquarters in the initial stage i.e. Rajkot and Bhavnagar. After the incorporation of the Bhavnagar University, Rajkot became the sole headquarters of the Saurashtra University. The campus of the University is spread over 363 acres of land. The present jurisdiction of the University includes Amreli, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Surendranagar, and Morbi districts. It has 29 Post Graduate Departments on its campus and 238 affiliated colleges.

To be at the vanguard of knowledge in the domain of higher learning and achieve the highest global standards. To achieve excellence in teaching and research.
To empower learners in achieving their professional goals.
To strengthen educational-professional interface.
To contribute in building the society and the nation.
To improve the quality of life in harmony with our heritage culture and environment.
To relate learning with the highest human values.
 

The university placements are conducted by the placement cell. The university has its placement every year for its final year students. The placement cell provides pre-placement training to the students. The Saurashtra University placement cell also conducts resume evaluation sessions for the final year students of various departments. This boosts confidence among the students and prepares them for interviews. Mega placement fairs are also organised by the university. The Saurashtra University placement and training cell provides a platform for the students to work in a valuable organisation.The university has a healthy relationship with renowned companies like Primal Healthcare, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries Limited, Avenue Supermarts Limited, etc and has helped students in getting opportunities to work in their dream corporate industry.