Azim Premji University

Azim Premji University is a not for profit autonomous university. Situated in the scenic outskirts of Bangalore the Azim Premji University ranks high among the newer private universities in the city and has already established its commitment to excellence in the pursuit of higher education. The University was established in 2011 by the much renowned Azim Premji Foundation and offers students from far and wide to specialize in post graduate studies of different kinds. The Azim Premji University is approved of a recognized by the University Grants Commission of India (UGC) and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) The University campus is quite widespread running over as many as twelve acres of land The University is organized in 6 operating units consisting of Schools and Centres with specific mandates The approach to education is an integrated one. This is done primarily to generate a more dynamic response on the part of its students and faculty members Both long term and short term degree programs in Education and Development are made available to students. Extensive research is encouraged and carried out in these academic departments so as to get closer to the University goals of contributing to major growth in the fields of social and educational development. Apart from degree programs the university is known to conduct a number of academic initiatives as well. The most well-known of these is of course the Law and Governance Initiative which is OPEN to scholars and young academics from not only within the country but from abroad as well Online admission facilities are made available to those interested in studying at this University. The application procedure is fairly uncomplicated and can be undertaken within a brief period of time. Once completed the application of a student gets instantly processed after which university authorities get in touch with him or her through email.