Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is a multi-disciplinary health promoting university offering its students and faculty a vibrant learning ecosystem designed around its multi-cultural and innovative ethos.

The university is established in 2002, under the strong leadership of Dr. (Prof) S. B. Muzumdar, Chancellor with the principles of Vedic thought of “World as One Family”.

Symbiosis is committed to building international understanding by offering quality education and is resplendent of the activities and students of more than 85 countries.

The university is awarded the Category-I status by UGC, and an ‘A+’ grade by NAAC, ranked 32nd in the Universities Category of NIRF 2022, 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, Symbiosis International University is 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.

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) offers the kind of education needed for leadership in a rapidly changing world. Its Eight study faculties: Law, Management, Computer Studies, Health Sciences, Media & Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences, Engineering, and Architecture & Design – transform individuals, preparing and empowering them to make a positive impact on the world.

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.

Recently, the University has established the Symbiosis Medical College for Women. The medical college and its attached Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centres have state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities.

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is committed towards the generation of knowledge, innovations, and its contribution towards the development of the Nation.

Research programs leading to Ph. D. Degree in all the disciplines were introduced in the Faculty of Engineering of Symbiosis International University in 2010.

The Institute’s curriculum places equal emphasis on fundamental knowledge and the most recent trends and advancements. Like all other Symbiosis Institutes, the Institute has created and acquired very high-quality infrastructure, including multimedia classrooms, well-equipped labs, high-end computing, a well-stocked modern library with digital media and databases, an auditorium, seminar halls, separate hostels for boys and girls, and playgrounds.

Through systematic and efficient planning and control of the teaching and learning process both inside and outside the classroom, the Institute offers a setting that is conducive to maximizing the potential of both staff and students. The fundamental teaching-learning process is supplemented by planning tech-fests, cultural events, sporting events, industry-institute teaching-learning collaborations, guest lectures by well-known figures, and student exchange programs (Global Immersion Program) with international universities.

With the vision of Dr. S. B. Mujumdar Sir, Chancellor of SIU and founder of Symbiosis, Students receive training in foreign languages, history of science and technology, service learning, critical and creative thinking, design thinking, tinkering, human values and ethics, experiential learning, project-based learning, and Internet of Things, producing quality Engineers with human value. The students can choose between courses from various Symbiosis Institutes and a customised SIBM diploma. Students can take online classes from Coursera, MOOC, SWAYAM, EDX and other providers to further their education.