UMU was established via the Usha Martin University, Jharkhand Act 2012. The University Grants Commission recognizes it as a self-financing private university empowered to award certificates, diplomas, and degrees. The university offers a wide range of professional programs at the UG and PG levels. In addition, PhD programs in agriculture, chemistry, commerce, computer science, education, English, law, management, mathematics, pharmacy, and physics are also offered.