About college :
Symbiosis International
(Deemed University) is a multi-disciplinary university offering its students
and faculty a vibrant learning ecosystem designed around its multi-cultural and
innovative ethos. Symbiosis was established in 1971 by Prof. Dr. S.B. Mujumdar,
which was a ‘home away from home’ for International students. The Institution
is based on the principles of Vedic thought of "World as One
Family".The University's name fittingly captures the quintessence of the
relationship with International students; a mutually beneficial bond between
India and the International student community. Symbiosis is committed to
building international understanding by offering quality education, and is
resplendent of the activities and students of more than 85 countries.
Today the university has its campuses spread
across four states and 6 cities in India. All the university campuses epitomize
the Symbiosis vision, 'Promoting International Understanding through Quality
Education' and are a beehive of international students from all across the
globe, being privy to Indian culture and hospitality.
The university is awarded the Category-I status by
UGC, and an 'A++' grade by NAAC. The university is also ranked 32nd in the
Universities Category of NIRF 2023, and ranked tenth in the category of
'University & Deemed to be University (Private-Self-Financed)' in Atal
Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievement (ARIIA) 2021. Globally the
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2022 has ranked Symbiosis
International University amongst the top 800 – 1000 Universities in the World.
The University is also ranked in the top 350 Universities in Asia by the QS
Regional Rankings, and is the only Indian university to have received the Asia
Pacific Quality Label.
The university is a pioneer in liberal arts
education and has a strong School for Liberal Arts with departments in
languages, literature, music, philosophy, indology, art, dance, theatre,
education, anthropology, political science, international relations, film studies,
peace and conflict studies, mathematics and statistics, pure and applied
sciences, sociology, economics, sports, etc. While offering India’s pioneering
4 year honours programme, it also offers students across SIU institutes the
opportunity to study courses of liberal arts, giving them a unique edge by
focusing on 360° critical thinking and innovative design thinking, with the
hope of finding innovative solutions to societal problems. Innovation and
entrepreneurship programmes, an incubation centre and seed money for student
/faculty research completes the learning ecosystem.Students and faculty are
provided with opportunities to pursue their international academic interests to
the fullest, be it through academic exchanges, or exposure to international
conferences, seminars, workshops, and other resources.
Recently, the University has established the
Symbiosis Medical College for Women. The medical college and its attached
Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centrehave state-of-the-art infrastructure
and facilities.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is
committed towards generation of knowledge, innovations and its contribution
towards the development of the Nation.















