Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar (formerly Guru Jambheshwar University) is a State University established on October 20, 1995 by an Act of the Legislature of the State of Haryana to facilitate and promote studies and research in emerging areas of higher education with a focus on new frontiers of technology, pharmacy, environmental studies, non-conventional energy sources and management studies and also to achieve excellence in these and connected fields. It was formally inaugurated on November 1, 1995. It is named after Guru Jambheshwar Ji Maharaj, a saint environmentalist of 15th century.

The University is situated at Hisar, a rapidly growing town at a distance of 167 Km. from Delhi on Delhi - Rohtak - Hisar- Sirsa - Fazilka National Highway (NH-9) and 231 Km. from Chandigarh on NH-152. The University is spread over a sprawling area of about 372 acres. The campus is laid out with picturesque landscape, numerous buildings of various designs and wide road network. It presents a spectacle of harmony in architecture and natural beauty. More than, 275 acres of land has been developed providing with all facilities such as water supply, street lighting, electricity supply and parks/ lawns etc. The University has two cafeterias with the facility of big dining hall, kitchen, store etc. Besides, there is a Shopping Centre where several facilities, such as saloon, laundry, post office, bookshop, bank with ATM facility, grocery shop, sweets shop, milk parlour, shop for mementoes, souvenirs, cards, computer and photocopying facilities, etc. are available.

The University has been recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) for recognition of degrees on 11.1.1996 and under section 12(B) of the UGC Act to be eligible for central assistance on 7.2.1997. The University is A+ Grade accredited University from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) w.e.f. 18.10.2022 to 17.10.2027 with a CGPA of 3.38 in the fourth cycle of assessment and accreditation.  Earlier, the University has been three times accredited with 'A' Grade, with increased score in each cycles (three) by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2002, 2009 and 2014.

Guru Jambeshwar University is at presently offering more than 100 UG, PG, P.hD. Programmes through campus, Distance and ODL mode.  The University has started and restructured many programmes under NEP-2020.  There are 27 Teaching Departments.

Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Central Instrumentation Laboratory is a well acclaimed laboratory which not only provides facilities to researchers of the University but also caters to the research needs of other Institutions of the region. The University has well sought-after PanditDeendayalUpadhyaya Innovation and Incubation Centre and Start-Up Schemes to foster innovative ideas of its students. The University has received grants from RUSA, MoEunder different schemes.The University has been ranked among 1201-1500 Rank in the globally prestigious the Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2024. The University has also been ranked in 801-1000 rank band in the‘Engineering’ subject category rankings in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2024. The University has also been ranked 401-500 in The Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University Rankings 2022. The University has added another feather of international recognition in the form of securing rank between 351-400 in the globally renowned Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023. GJU&ST is the only University from Haryana to mark its presence in these prestigious rankings.

In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, the University has secured 49th rank in Pharmacy Category, 100th rank in Management Category, 101-150 rank band in the University and 151-200 Rank Band in the Overall Category.In the Atal Ranking of Institutional Innovations and Achievements (ARIIA-2020) by the Education Ministry, Govt. of India, the University has been ranked in BAND A between 6-25th in August 2020, in the Govt. and Govt. Aided Universities Category. The University has been granted graded Autonomy of Category-II. This University has also been admitted for the 3rd time for Global Initiative Academic Network (GIAN) Phase-III Scheme, a prestigious scheme of MoE.The University has been ranked 409th 'World Most Sustainable University' in 2023 in the world and 16th in India in 'UI Green Matric World University Rankings' announced by University of Indonesia, Jakarta. The University has been awarded 1st Prize at State level for spreading awareness about Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. The efforts of the University are recognized by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Haryana by rewarding it with a cash prize. The University has constantly motivated and encouraged interdisciplinary Collaboration and Research. A total of 4304 research papershave been published by the faculty in peer reviewed journals of repute which are listed in SCOPUS with more than 91000 citations. The h-index of the University has increased to 122 which is highest h-index of any University in the State of Haryana. Average Paper Citation is 21.16 which is also highest in the region. Numerous research projects from different state and central funding agencies have been completed in different departments and there are several ongoing research projects being handled by faculty. The University has acquired FIST grant from the DST and grant under SAP programme by UGC. The University has also completed the DST-PURSE programme in which a grant of Rs.10.25 Crore was sanctioned.