D. Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University), Kolhapur, founded in 2005 under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, is a well-regarded institution in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. While it originated with a strong focus on medical education, particularly with the establishment of D.Y. Patil Medical College in 1989, it has broadened its academic offerings significantly and now operates as a multidisciplinary institution. 

Diverse academic programs

The university's academic structure comprises:

• Medical College: Offering MBBS, MD/MS, and various medical fellowships.
• College of Nursing: Providing B.Sc. and M.Sc. Nursing programs.
• College of Physiotherapy: Offering B.P.T. and M.P.T. degrees.
• School of Hospitality: Focused on hospitality studies, including B.Sc. in Hospitality.
• Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (CIR): Engaged in research and offering M.Sc. programs in Medical Physics, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Medical Biotechnology, and doctoral programs in interdisciplinary and medical subjects.
• D.Y. Patil College of Pharmacy: Established in December 2022, offering Pharmacy programs.
• School of Allied Health Sciences: Offering various allied health programs.
• School of Engineering & Management, Kolhapur: An AICTE-approved institute established in 2023 offering Engineering, Management and Computer Applications courses. 

Vision:
D.Y. Patil Education Society aspires to be a premier global institution committed to quality education, innovative research, and holistic training—fostering inquisitiveness, human values, and globally competitive professionals with strong social responsibility.