Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University)

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is one of the leading Higher Educational Institutions in India with a high reputation for teaching and research excellence. It is a Deemed to be University, established under Sec.3 of UGC Act, 1956 and is been Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by the National Accreditation and Assessment council.  The Institution offers 48 under graduate and 20 Post graduate Programmes in various fields including Engineering, Science, Technology, Law, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Humanities and Management.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology has only one campus, which is located in Chennai, the capital of the State of Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu is in the southern part of India, which is the most progressive and urbanized State of India. Chennai is the most prominent cultural, economic and educational Centre of  South India.  Chennai is among the most-visited Indian cities by foreign tourists, known for its values, culture, food and hospitality. The Campus of Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is in Rajiv Gandhi Road, popularly known as Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), the hub of IT Industry in Chennai and the most vibrant region.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is consistently ranked among the top 50 Universities in India. It has been ranked in 40th position among the Universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Government of India for the year 2021. It has been ranked among the Top 5 private Institutions for Innovation by Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) in the year 2020 and Positioned in the “Band Excellent” for Innovation in the year 2021.

Sathyabama has been positioned in 1201+ in the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2022, 800 - 1000 in Subject Rankings for Engineering, 1001+ in Subject Rankings for Physical Sciences, 501+ in Emerging Economies Universities Rankings and 401+ in Young Universities Ranking, for the year 2022. The Institution is positioned in 401+ in Times Asia University Rankings for the year 2021.

Sathyabama is placed in very good positions in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021. Recognizing the significant contribution of the Institution towards reducing inequalities (SDG 10), Climate action (SDG 13) and Partnership for goals (SDG 17), Sathyabama has been ranked in 201 – 300 positions among the Universities worldwide and in 301-400 position for (SDG01) – No Poverty. Sathyabama’s overall position is 601-800 among the world Universities according to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2021.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology was positioned in 51-55 ranks among the Indian Institutions by QS-India Ranking 2020. Sathyabama is awarded with four star ratings for Excellence by Quacquarelli  Symonds (QS) and has received the maximum five star ratings for Teaching, Inclusiveness and Facilities and four star ratings for Employability and Innovation. QS I- Gauge, a rating for Indian Universities by QS has conferred Diamond Ratings on Sathyabama. The Institution has been ranked in 301-350 position by QS Asia University Rankings 2021. Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology has been awarded with `E-LEAD (E-Learning Excellence for Academic Digitization) Certification by the QS I-Gauge.

Institutional Strengths

·          Qualified and dedicated faculty with expertise in subjects and research drive.

·          Faculty with digital literacy and proficiency in online teaching pedagogy

·          diverse student and faculty with multi-cultural learning environment

·          Industry oriented, inter-disciplinary curriculum

·          Emphasis on student-centric learning.

·          Excellent Industry-Institute interaction-MoUs with 50+ Industrial organizations

·          State of the art infrastructure with world class research facilities

·          Research Centres in thrust areas of research working towards Sustainable Development Goals.

·          Centres of excellence in association with industries.

·          100+ Crores funded research projects

·          Collaborative and joint research in association with National and International Partners, resulting in good number of joint publications

·          Strong international connect- MoUs with 150+ foreign Universities.

·          International exposure to students and teachers through exchange programmes

·          Digitalized learning environment enabling dual teaching mode

·          Technology Business Incubator facilitating start-ups

·          Well laid policies facilitating effective administration of the Institution.