S. Vishnu Sharma
Sai University, India’s youngest private global university in Chennai has opened admissions for undergraduate programmes.
It is interesting to note that Sai University (SaiU) has School of Arts and Sciences and School of Computing and Data Science, which aim to offer innovative and progressive courses for the leaders of tomorrow.
The school of Arts and Sciences offers interdisciplinary degrees in humanities, social sciences, sciences, arts, humanities and computing technology.
The School of Computing and Data Science offers in depth courses in the theoretical and practical aspects of the field.
Sai University is accepting the test scores of SAT/ACT/Pearson Undergraduate Entrance Exam (as required for the relevant programme) for admissions.
The faculty members at the university are highly learned and distinguished scholars.
There is more for students. They would be introduced to professors from across the globe who will enable them to develop diverse and multidimensional perspective on various subjects.
Faculty members and industry stalwarts, who are pioneers in their respective fields will further ignite the sparks in students’ minds and capacitate them to become global leaders.
Founder chancellor of Sai University, Mr. K.V. Ramani said today companies and organisations are looking for talent that is ready for business.
‘When we say business ready, it does not only mean students equipped with abundant theoretical knowledge but students with critical thinking abilities.
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Our aim at Sai University is to nurture students to become problem solvers, said Founder and Chancellor.
Mr. Ramani further said they wish to create a conducive ecosystem for learning, where they bolster a student’s ability to think critically, comprehend complex situations analytically and then articulate it in the best way possible.
‘The pedagogy at Sai University is adapted to how the brain learns, in contrast to traditional modes of learning.’
In addition, we aim at giving our students a holistic education experience so they can become better global citizens.
Professor Dr. Jamshed Bharucha, Founding Vice Chancellor of Sai University said the courses at Sai University are designed to stimulate the intellect and curiosity of students which would then lead them to a journey of discovering their forte, realising their true potential and evolve into thoughtful and kind leaders of tomorrow.
Interdisciplinary education has proven to catalyse innovation whilst opening up plethora of avenues for the students to explore.
‘Sai University believes in empowering people through education and hence the curriculum is devised in a manner that it would allow the students to be independent thinkers.’
With our highly sought out faculty members from the country and abroad, we want to inculcate a sense of global thinking in our students, said Founding Vice Chancellor.
It is interesting to note that Sai University has a city campus of about 20,000 sq ft at Navalur on OMR in Chennai.
The special point is that the city campus can accommodate 240 students and also it houses management and administration offices, five classrooms, seminar halls and a library.
In its full capacity, Sai University will accommodate 20,000 students in a 30 lakh sq ft campus with all facilities for faculty and students matching international standards.
Adding to its umbrella of offering unique learning experiences, Sai University also offers courses on practical and intellectually challenging issues such as water, climate change, extinction of species, poverty, human rights, women’s and gender rights, and pandemics, which are approached from multiple disciplines.
These courses will be taught by a team of experts from diverse backgrounds.
To further add to students’ global exposure, Sai University also offers programs abroad as well as international collaborations in India.
About Sai University
Sai University, Chennai aims to integrate the three fundamental pillars of education – learning, research and societal
impact.
The 104-acre campus has been designed maintaining a balance between modern aesthetic and cultural heritage
and will be a net zero campus preserving natural resources. Sai University has been founded and promoted by Mr. K. V. Ramani, a successful Chennai-based telecom software entrepreneur and the founding trustee of the Shirdi Sai Trust, and is promoted by Sai Education, Medical, Research and Charitable Trust, which he founded.
Sai University is committed to the highest universal standards of excellence, accomplishment and integrity.
The board comprises of luminaries — Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri recipients from across sectors and industries.
Sai University is guided by visionaries including: Mr. N.R. Narayana Murthy, Founder and Chairman Emeritus,
Infosys; Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah, Former Chief Justice of India, Mr. Ashank Desai, Chairman Emeritus, Mastek; Mr.
Mohandas Pai, Chairman, Manipal Education Trust; Dr. Pramath Sinha, Founder & Chairman, Harappa Education; Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Former Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission; Mr. Sriram Panchu, Senior Advocate, Madras High Court and Mediator; Mr. Sriram, Former Managing Director of State Bank of India; Ms. Savita Mahajan, Former Deputy Dean of ISB; Mr. Santhanaraman FCA, among others.