Azim Premji University
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Azim Premji University is a private university, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It was established by the Azim Premji University Act (2010)[2] and recognised by the University Grants Commission under Section 2F.
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Motto in English | Work towards a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society. |
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Type | Private |
Established | 2010[1] |
Academic affiliation | UGC |
Chancellor | Azim Premji |
Vice-Chancellor | Indu Prasad |
Academic staff | 180 |
Administrative staff | 75 |
Undergraduates | 590 |
Postgraduates | 765 |
Location | , , 12.8627°N 77.6649°E / 12.8627; 77.6649 |
Affiliations | Azim Premji Foundation |
Website | azimpremjiuniversity |
The university started offering postgraduate programmes in 2011[3] and undergraduate programmes in 2015 along with a host of other short-term diplomas and certificate courses. Its mandate is to run teaching programmes and conduct research to contribute to the social sector in India.[4]
A second Azim Premji University campus in Bhopal[5] opened in July 2023. Two more campuses are being planned in northeast [6] and eastern regions[7] of India.