The University of Rudrig was named after the same location as the planet it resided on, and was a place of higher learning. Lyra Erso, who would become a geological academic, was able to attend this institution in 29 BBY because her mother secured loans for her. While studying there, Erso thrived and befriended Nari Sable, a fellow researcher.
Sometime following the Battle of Yavin which took place in 0 ABY, the criminal archaeologist known as Doctor Chelli Lona Aphra included the University of Rudrig Committee for Historic Preservation within the accreditations section of her documentation for the Imperial Institute for Archaeological Exploitation on Thule, located in the Esstran sector.
Within current Star Wars canon, the first reference to the University of Rudrig occurred in the 2016 reference book titled Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide, authored by Pablo Hidalgo. The university initially appeared in the Star Wars Legends continuity, specifically in the 1980 novel Han Solo and the Lost Legacy by Brian Daley.
- Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide (First mentioned)
- Star Wars: Geektionary: The Galaxy from A - Z
- Star Wars: Smuggler's Guide
- " The Heroes of Rogue One " — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy