India's First Liberal STEM University
Atria University, Bengaluru, aims to address the challenges of tomorrow by preparing students for careers and opportunities in the future. The University was founded in 2018 by the Atria Group – a reputed South Indian conglomerate, which manages Atria Power, Atria Hospitality, Atria Education, and Atria Foundation.

The University’s unique model of higher education aims to empower Beyonders who can build sustainable global communities. And, propel businesses and societies to flourish and thrive.

VISION & MISSION

Our ‘future-first' approach
We are committed to empowering students as future world leaders who are: dynamic, resourceful, responsible, and transformative.

Flexible learning pathways and maximum professional opportunities
Our mission is to revolutionize education. Move away from tradition. Keep the focus on students, not the existing system. We enable our students. We do not force them to choose careers and interests. We nurture them. Guide them. Have them explore multiple industries and ecosystems. We bring the real world to them and help them make the most of themselves in a professional ecosystem. We shape our students to be ‘World Visioneers.’ Individuals capable of transcending any challenge – global or personal.

OUR PHILOSOPHY
Shaping Futures Through Innovative Pursuits and Strong Values
FOUNDERS QUOTE

Atria University is attempting to address the challenge of tomorrow by stitching together disparate learnings into a single holistic process. Distilled to its core, the underlying theme is “Learning to learn.” If that is the only skill that a child takes away I believe we would have provided a truly differentiated offering. But clearly the goal is much more. It is creating a citizen of tomorrow capable of navigating the fast-paced disruptions the future portends.

Sunder Raju
Founder, Atria University | Chairman, Atria Group

Atria University focuses on customized learning experiences and helps stitch together disparate learnings into a single holistic process. Students have the liberty to craft their individual academic pathways, explore their interests, discover their aptitudes, and pursue their passions.
Atria University, Bangalore, Asia’s first Beyonding University aims to address the challenges of tomorrow by preparing students for careers and opportunities of the future. The University’s unique model of higher education aims to empower Beyonders who can help businesses and society flourish and thrive. Through its vision of Beyonding, the University invites young minds to push the boundaries of what they know and what's possible by being Frontier Thinkers, Contagiously Optimism, Doing What’s Right, and Being Relentless.
‘Learning to Learn’ is the linchpin of the organization. Atria University focuses on customized learning experiences and helps stitch together disparate learnings into a single holistic process. Students have the liberty to craft their individual academic pathways, explore their interests, discover their aptitudes, and pursue their passions. Empowering them to forge their distinct journeys into the future.The university was founded in 2018 by the Bangalore-based, Atria Business Group. The business group has various successful companies to its credit such as ACT Fibernet, Atria Power, Atria Hospitality, Atria Education, and Atria Foundation.

What are the steps in the admissions process at Atria University?
Admissions at Atria University is a three-step process beginning with the applicant filling the Online Application Form. The second stage involves a 15-minute virtual Beyonder Assessment, followed by an elaborate Panel Interview (if shortlisted). All decisions post each stage are communicated by the Office of Admissions within 2-3 working weeks.
What exactly is the Beyonder Assessment?
The Beyonder Assessment is a broad ranging set of statements and questions that need a response from the applicant. The responses provide some input on individual aspects of the applicant.
Is there any preparation needed for the Beyonder Assessment?
Applicants must understand that this is not a Mathematics specific assessment. We do understand that some of you may not have opted for Mathematics in high school. For the Beyonder Assessment, applicants are advised to brush up their basic knowledge of Mathematics and English. We do not provide sample papers, as most part of the assessment is based on spontaneous thinking.
I have missed my allocated slot/ had a power breakdown during the Beyonder Assessment. What should I do?
Please reach out immediately to the Office of Admissions at [email protected] and the team will communicate on the next steps.
What to expect during the panel interview?
Applicants with an impressive performance in the first two stages of the application process are invited for an interview with a panel comprising of Atria University Leadership, Academics and Admissions team. This is the perfect opportunity to talk about your academic endeavours, and motivation to be a part of the Atria University student cohort.
What happens post the panel interview?
Panel interaction is the final step of the admissions process. Post completion of it, applicants will receive the final decision within two weeks by the Office of Admissions. Successful applicants will be made an offer of admission.
Can I reapply for admission, if I didn’t receive an offer of admission?
No, you cannot reapply for admission in the same academic year. However, you may reapply in the next academic year.
Can international applicants apply for admission to Atria University?
Yes, we welcome applicants from all over the world to apply.
Do my 10/12th grade marks matter to get admission to Atria University? Academics are rigorous at Atria University. While the admissions process follows a holistic evaluation of applicants (does not only take marksheets, standardised test scores into account), it is important for them to have an excellent understanding of their core subjects.
Can diploma holders apply to Atria University?
Yes, we do accept applications from diploma holders as well. However, applicants who are diploma holders will need to begin their studies from Year 1, and must not have any backlogs from their existing diploma.
Do we accept transfer students?
Yes, we do consider applications from students who are already pursuing their higher education elsewhere. Please reach out to the Office of Admissions at [email protected] for guidance regarding transfer.

Placements
Go beyond getting a job Launch your career
Over the last few decades, the working world has changed. And, it continues to evolve. It demands professionals who can quickly adapt to change, learn on the job, and be creative problem solvers. At Atria University, we focus on real-world experience for our students. So when you graduate, you have a degree and relevant work experience.

Discover your domain of interest
The first step in building a great career is to discover your interest and passion. Within the first 12 months, you will experience five cutting edge domains that are poised to shape the world of the future. You will do five major projects in these areas, receive mentorship from industry leaders, interact with domain experts, and discover your connection with one of them.

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Start your career prep while
you earn the degree of your choice
Through Xcelerator, our learning and placement platform, you have plenty of opportunities to work on customized projects based on your career interests. Projects are an integral part of the learning experience at Atria University. These projects, aligned to your career goals, empower you with skills that help you seamlessly integrate with the professional world.

This planned sustainable career approach has already resulted in over 10,000 successful cases of students being placed at careers of their choice. The training setup is gamified, self-paced, engaging, and well researched; from where you can access a growing network of over 1,000 national and international companies, and come across 25,000 jobs as many as 40 industries facilitating you to work on industry-driven projects of your interests.

Not only will you be able to complete these projects and internships while in college, but you will also open doorways in notable, global companies like Amazon, IBM, and Microsoft. The entire platform setup is gamified, self-paced, and engaging, providing you with a perennial advantage when it comes to being industry-ready and career focussed.

Build your work portfolio with 9 months of internship across 4 years
Our learning and placement platform offers you various professional opportunities to bolster your placement odds. During your undergrad journey, you will work on over 30 industry-driven projects and complete 9 months of internship spread across the four years. The time slotted for various professional interactions gives you a personal industry awareness and on-field knowledge; a rare experience to have while pursuing your undergrad education.

The university offers scholarships on the basis of merit and need-based scholarships which is dependent on annual family income. A brief about the same is as follows:

Need-based Aid: Awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.
Excellence-based aid: Awarded to students based on exceptional skills, performance in the admission process, non-academic and academic achievements.
Need-blind Scholarship: The university offers a needs-blind admission process with 20 crores of financial aid allocated for its Founding Batch commencing 2021.
An applicant who has been awarded a merit-based scholarship can also apply for need-based financial aid and, be granted both. Students are eligible for waivers upto 100% on tuition, hostel, laptops, and books.

Financial Aid – Getting the Education You Deserve

A college education is one of the most important investments that students will ever make. An investment in themselves and their future. It is also one of the most rewarding yet challenging decisions of their lives. Therefore, a little support from educational institutes can ensure that the journey to higher education is less overwhelming and more fulfilling. The support in question often comes in the form of financial aid, which many universities offer their students.

However, financial aid is often limited to those who have high scores to flaunt. This can be a short-sighted approach. Leading institutes often overlook many deserving students who have the talent and the grit, but do not have the resources for quality education. Or those who haven’t found the education that helps them find the best version of themselves.

YOUR POTENTIAL AND NOT YOUR SCORES
“Help will always be given to those who ask for it.”

The current education system is as far away from this statement as students are from receiving their admission letters from Hogwarts.

With cut-offs at colleges soaring up to 98.75%, students have little scope to think beyond the near-impossible marks that they have to score to qualify for financial aid.

In a world that needs solutions to problems that are larger than the entire human race, it is time to consider an overhaul. Universities need to focus on a student’s ability to apply the knowledge they have learned thus far. After all, what use do we make of all the learning if it is directed only towards getting higher scores?

A generous bursary attributed to the right cause can motivate students to pursue their passions. And build a career that is truly enriching for themselves and society at large.

ATRIA UNIVERSITY’S FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM
Atria University offers a healthy financial aid program to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds and with varied interests can access the education that they deserve.

Scholarships and financial aid are granted under two important categories:

Need-based for students with an economic background that requires assistance
Excellence-based for students with outstanding talents and/or achievements.
The University has allocated up to 20 crores exclusively for its founding batch. However, the program is a needs-blind one. This means that information regarding the financial background of applicants is only applied after the student receives an offer of admission.

The admission process explores all the facets of a student’s personality including their determination to become the change that they wish to see. With a financial aid program committed to celebrating diversity, Atria University ensures nothing stands in the way of accessing world-class education.

Infrastructure Facilities at Atria University, Bengaluru
Atria University has state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities to enable the best teaching-learning experience. Students can also participate in various cultural and extra-curricular activities.

Built on the principles of sustainable and green spaces
Prefabricated classrooms built offsite to ensure reduced carbon emissions
14 modern classrooms with capacity ranging from 15-100; fibre ready, well insulated, and ventilated
Individual seating to ensure social distancing
60:40 indoor and outdoor seating, offering ample collaborative spaces
Located inside the Atria City Of Learning, Hebbal, Bangalore
Surrounded by prominent science institutions and organizations like NCBS, IISc, GKVK, ATREE, NCF, BioCON, InStem, Bayer, and CCamp
Hostel Details

Our student housing is fully furnished, with modern facilities to make your stay hassle-free. And, make you feel like you are home. Some of the prominent amenities include:

Spacious, well-ventilated bedrooms with modern furnishing (beds, study space, and cupboards)
Kitchenettes in all apartments – with basic appliances
Tech-equipped rooms. High-speed, uninterrupted internet access
Social spaces, like the lounge, are perfect for jamming with friends
Private study areas for uninterrupted study
Co-working spaces designed to support collaborative, project work
Well-equipped gym facilities
Nutritious meals served on-site in the common dining area
Vending machines, for any-time snacking
Laundry facilities on-site
On call-doctor for any medical emergencies.

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