Azim Premji University

Azim Premji University is an Indian non-profit private university, located in Bangalore, Karnataka[2] which is established by the Azim Premji University Act (2010) [3] recognized by the University Grants Commission under Section 2F.

Azim Premji University
MottoWork towards a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society.
TypePrivate
Established2010
ChancellorAzim Premji
Vice-ChancellorAnurag Behar
Academic staff
135
Administrative staff
75
Undergraduates385
Postgraduates750 (2012)[1]
Location
Bangalore
,
Karnataka
,
India

12.8627°N 77.6649°E / 12.8627; 77.6649
Websiteazimpremjiuniversity.edu.in

Courses offered

The University currently offers five postgraduate programmes – M.A. in Education, M.A. in Economics, M.A. in Development, M.A. in Public Policy & Governance and LL.M. (Law and Development),[4] seven 3-year bachelors programmes - B.A. English, B.A. History, B.A. Philosophy, B.A. Economics, B.Sc. Biology, B.Sc. Mathematics, B.Sc. Physics, and three 4-year integrated B.Sc./B.Ed. programmes in Biology, Mathematics, and Physics.

History

The university was established by the Azim Premji Foundation.

The Azim Premji Foundation was to be funded solely by Azim Premji by way of transfer of his personal shares to the Foundation. The objective of the funding was to facilitate universalisation of primary education rather than serve as a constraint in achieving it. The Foundation began its work in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in 2001 where the state leadership and education departments were supportive of its mandate.

Campus
Azim Premji University Campus, Bengaluru

The University's interim campus is located on 12 acres within the South Campus of PES University, EC Campus on Hosur Road in Bangalore.

The campus offers 120,000 sq. ft. of space with classrooms, a large seminar hall, conference rooms with video-conferencing facilities, and multiple discussion rooms. Students have access to a library, a cafeteria with two dining halls, and sports facilities including football, cricket and basketball.

The permanent residential University campus will soon come up Sarjapur-Attibele Road on the outskirts of Bangalore. Spread over 80 acres, the campus will offer 2.7 million sq.ft. of space after the first phase of construction, capable of accommodating 3800 students and 700 faculty plus administration staff. It will be a self-contained learning and living space with hostel accommodation for students, residential facilities for faculty and staff, guest stay, library, auditorium, amphitheater, and sports complex.

Academics

The University is organized into 5 schools and a university wide research centre.

Student life

Aspects of student life include:

  • In “Pahal”, students engage with social causes ranging from the education of disadvantaged children, working with the community surrounding the campus, environmental concerns, blood donation camps etc.
  • The “Kaapi Aur Charcha” series invites practitioners from various fields to engage in informal talks with the students.
  • Publications: Student publications “Karvan” and “Student Journal of Education and Development”.
  • UNMUKT, the annual cultural festival.
  • Clubs including cinema, theatre, literature, quiz, photography, and sports.
  • “Debating Development” is a forum to debate contemporary social issues.

References
  1. "Frequently Asked Questions". Azim Premji University. Archived from the original on 1 February 2019. Retrieved 2019-06-02.
  2. "Azim Premji University, Bangalore: Courses, Fees, Placements, Ranking, Admission 2022". www.shiksha.com. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  3. "The Azim Premji University Act 2010" (PDF). 24 November 2019.
  4. "Application process and timeline". Azim Premji University. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
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