Azim Premji University

About

Azim Premji University (APU) is a private, not-for-profit university located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established under the Azim Premji University Act, 2010 of the Government of Karnataka. The university was set up by the Azim Premji Foundation with a distinctive social purpose of contributing to the development of a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society. Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the university focuses on higher education, research and knowledge creation in areas that have a strong connection with society and public life. Azim Premji University follows an interdisciplinary approach to education, encouraging students to develop a strong understanding of their chosen subjects while also engaging with contemporary social, economic, environmental and public-policy issues. Its academic programmes span undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate diploma, certificate and professional development offerings. Areas of study include sciences, social sciences and humanities at the undergraduate level, along with education, development, public policy and governance and other specialised fields at the postgraduate level. The university places significant emphasis on critical thinking, research, field engagement and learning beyond the classroom. Students can gain exposure to real-world issues through fieldwork, internships, research projects, discussions and engagement with practitioners and organisations. The institution's academic environment is designed to encourage independent thinking, collaboration and a deeper understanding of the challenges facing communities and society. The Bengaluru campus is situated at Survey No. 66, Burugunte Village, Bikkanahalli Main Road, Sarjapura, Bengaluru. Spread across a large campus, the university provides facilities and learning spaces designed to support academic, research and student activities. Its location in Bengaluru also places students within one of India's major technology, education, research and innovation ecosystems. For students seeking an education that combines academic depth with social purpose, Azim Premji University offers a distinctive learning environment. Its programmes and institutional philosophy are particularly relevant for students interested in education, development, public policy, governance, sciences, social sciences, humanities and other fields connected with social change and public impact.