Marwadi University (MU)
Marwadi
University (MU) is a prominent private university in Western
India with a global vision to promote cultural understanding and encourage the
next generation of world leaders by encouraging people and institutions across
the globe. The University was established
on 9 May 2016 and operates under the division of Marwadi Education Foundation's
Group of Institutions (MEFGI) through The Gujarat Private Universities
(Amendment) Act, 2016. It was
established as a primary unit of MEFGI under the Bombay Public Trust Act 1950. Marwadi
University is aided by the Marwadi Shares and Finance Limited, a stock
broking company in India and Chandarana Intermediaries Brokers Pvt. Ltd.
(CIBPL), a firm dealing in technical and arbitrage trading.
The MU campus is located on 32 acres of land on the Rajkot-Morbi Road,
Rajkot, Gujarat. The University is at a distance
of nearly 40 minutes from the nearest Railway station and Airport.
The Government of Gujarat
has granted Marwadi University with
the status of “Centre of Excellence” (CoE). This showcases that Quality Education,
Excellent Research, Innovative Teaching Methodologies, Quality of Extension
Services, High Employability and Entrepreneurship are being imparted. It is graded A+ by NAAC, New Delhi. Besides these, Marwadi University is equipped
with the PARAMSHAVAK supercomputing facility.
Currently MU is offering over 50 different
courses providing Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma and Doctoral degrees as
well as Junior Research Fellowship and Certifications. These degrees are
offered in a wide range of faculties
like Engineering, Science, Architecture, Business Management, Computer
Applications, Commerce, Law, Pharmacy, Agriculture and Physiotherapy covering BE,
BTech, MTech, Dip (Engg & Tech), BSc/BSc Hons, MSc, PGDip, BPharm, MPharm,
BPhysio, BCA, MCA, BBA, MBA, LLB, BA/BA Hons, MA, BCom, D2D, B.Arch and PhD
programs. Admission to all programs
offered by MU is governed as per the
University guidelines and as per the ACPC, Govt. of Gujarat norms wherever
applicable.
Various Central and State
Scholarship & Freeships are available to students that are merit-based,
need-based, student-specific and college-specific.
The Marwadi University comprises eight multi-storey buildings housing 2
Libraries with RFID technologies, Laboratories, modern Research facilities, Bank
& ATM, 4 acre Indoor & Outdoor Sports facilities, round-the-clock
Medical facilities, Auditorium, Amphitheatre, Seminar Halls, Transport
facility, Cafeteria, Hostel with Internet, Canteen, Mess, Laundry, Dance Room,
Library, etc.
In addition the University
gives hands-on learning experience to students and Faculty through its unique
3-Layer Structure where learning is divided into 3 parts with an aim to
cultivate holistic development – 1. Learn and Gain knowledge 2. Develop existing
skills and indentify ways to achieve goals 3. Become proficient in life skills
through hands-on experience to gain confidence and learn to deal with real-life
situations.
A special Career Guidance
Centre prepares students to face today’s global challenges through various
Programs. MU has numerous Student-led Academic, Technical, Non-technical and
Recreational Clubs for nurturing their Holistic growth. It also encourages students to take up
Extra-curricular activities like NSS, NCC, Cultural and Social Service. The Anti-Ragging Policy/Committee and Women’s
Cell ensures safety of the Students and creates a conducive environment within
the Campus through periodic workshops and awareness programs with the help of
members drawn from among students, staff and faculty.
The MU Placement and Corporate Relations department ensures that
deserving students get placed in Top companies in reputable positions. The University hosts over 480 companies every
year for their campus Recruitment Drives which have created over 10000 job
opportunities for its Graduates.
Corporates like Reliance, Wipro, Castrol, Coca-Cola, Thermax, Mahibdra,
Adani, Axis Bank, Atul, Matrix Telecom, Jio, Amazon, etc have been regulars to MU.
Marwadi
University promotes Research-based education facilitated by the
Super Computer – PARAM SHAVAK, MUJCAL (Marwari University Jyoti CNC Automation
Ltd.) and MUIIR (Marwari University Innovation and Incubation Research). The
university offers Industry-Entrepreneurship Support by incorporating courses
offered by leading Industries as a part of its curriculum.
Another highlight is that more that 25% of Marwadi
University students are from outside Gujarat. It has a dedicated
International Relations Office to cater to students from over 50 countries in
all aspects. MU also facilitates International Exposure Programs by initiating
relations with International Institutions, Associations and Organisations to
collaborate with them in terms of initiatives and research as well as Student
Exchange Programs by means of Erasmus+ Student and Staff Mobility. It also counsels students and faculty on
International Study, Research Grants, Schemes, Scholarships, etc.