JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, formerly known as JSS University, is a Karnataka-based Deemed to be University. It was founded in 2008 under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 and is a part of the JSS Mahavidyapeetha group of educational institutions. The MHRD has acknowledged this deemed-to-be university, which is accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade (3.48 score) and ranking is 33. In the year 2018, the UGC rated JSS AHER as a Category-I Deemed-to-be University. Since its foundation, the Deemed to be University has focused on teaching, research, and health services.

By preparing you for the best and providing you with the best resources, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research can help you achieve success. The institutes work with reputable universities, businesses, and research groups. It is an institute of higher education focussed on medical and health related studies in Mysore, Karnataka, India.

The college is placed well within trees and gardens. It is a plastic-free campus with well-maintained classrooms and with International Amenities catering to the needs of 5000+ students from 20 countries.

Its Department of Online Learning now offers 3 programs namely, MBA in hospital administration, BBA in hospital and health system management and Bachelor of Science (Psychology).