What Makes Us the #1 Private University in India?
“Come and experience the Shoolini Magic.”
The research-driven varsity has been founded by Dr PK Khosla, a retired Vice-Chancellor and Oxford Alumnus and mentored by scientists such as Dr MS Swaminathan. A not-for-profit multi-disciplinary private university, Shoolini has unique research and innovation-led model.
The foundation stones of the university were laid with a vision to make it one of the leading global universities. Progressing towards the vision, Shoolini is now the #1 private university according to the Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings 2023.
As the university continues to strive for excellence, it has won a number of awards for parameters like student output, the quality of its research, and its academic facilities.
A research-focused institute of international repute is now making a mark by producing notable graduates across diverse disciplines like management, pharmaceutical sciences, agriculture, basic and applied sciences, computer sciences, mass communication, engineering and law.
What makes Shoolini India’s top private university?
THE Rankings
According to the Times Higher Education rankings for 2023, Shoolini University is the top private university in India. Ranked in the Top 351–400 band among universities across 104 countries, it is also overall second in the country, just right after the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Also ranked 39th in the world for Citations. THE World University Rankings are considered the world’s largest and most reputed rankings.
Research
Shoolini University is India’s first research-driven private university and is acknowledged as a role model among private universities in research and development. A four-tier system for faculty development (retired professors, post-docs from abroad, brilliant PhDs, and top postgraduates) boosted Shoolini’s citational research and academic accolades. With over 1500 patents, Shoolini is one of India’s highest generators of patents and innovation.
Outstanding campus
Shoolini University has one of the most beautiful landscaped campuses in India. The pine forests that surround the campus make it one of the most beautiful places to study. When you visit Shoolini, you should definitely visit the Yogananda library, located in a striking edifice that has been featured on the cover of a global magazine and won a Belgian Architectural Award. Facilities like an indoor stadium, Yogananda Ville, forest huts, and a Cineplex are some of the unique facilities on campus. Shoolini was awarded one of India’s cleanest campuses in the Swatch Bharat Survey. Besides, it also enjoys the added advantage of being situated in one of the biggest ecological and biodiversity hotspots in the world, The Great Himalayas.
Skill development and enhancement
A special emphasis is placed on inculcating corporate values and skills required for complex decision-making, besides developing superior expertise in functional domains and garnering knowledge. The university has also introduced a unique skill development program, SPRINTTM, which is inspired by Stanford. With the belief that student training and development interventions are vital for success, the university inculcates corporate values and skills among students. This enhances their decision-making skills, developing superior expertise in functional domains and garnering knowledge.
Partnerships with top corporates
Partnership with 300+ large Indian and global corporates helps students achieve quality placement in companies such as Mankind, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Airtel, SBI, ICICI Securities, Pepsico, Nestle, Tata Hitachi, Eicher, LG, Cipla, Meridian, Microtek, Bank of America, etc.
Placement support
Shoolini University provides 100 per cent placement support along with getting 2000+ students employed across all the fields such as management, engineering, and pharmaceutical sciences, among others. The Training & Placement Cell at Shoolini University, led by a team of professionals, is committed to connecting students with top companies and innovative startups in the global arena.
Shoolini University has a remarkable track record of top-tier campus placements. A considerable number of its alumni are currently employed by some of the world’s most prestigious brands. Its campus placements include placement packages of up to 14 lakhs a year with top MNCs like HUL, LG, Havells, Genpact, Abbott, Mankind, Nestle, Biocon, and others.
Community building through research and innovation
Shoolini believes that universities should contribute to society through research and innovation. At Shoolini, researchers work closely with the local community to address critical issues such as cancer, water, food, and technology with the belief that we can help change the lives of people in our community. Students and faculty are continually engaged in community activities around the campus to enable the growth of society around.
International students and faculty
Any institution aspiring to set global benchmarks must embrace globalisation. Significant efforts have been made to create global alliances and institutional links. Shoolini provides multiple learning opportunities through international student exchange programs, projects, etc. There are 250+ MOUs between the university and international universities across the globe.
Illustrious faculty
The passionate faculty is a perfect mix of industrial and academic experts. They have around 20 years of academic experience and expertise. Students from across the globe choose to join Shoolini to learn from top CEOs, industry leaders, and researchers. There is a right convergence of corporate experience and academic knowledge. Many of them are alumni of some of the best national and international institutions like IIT, IIM, IISc, National Cancer Institute in the USA, and Oxford University.
On a parting note, Shoolini University is recognised for its high quality of education and focus on research. Through research, innovative learning, and community service, the university aspires to give students of India quality education at a price they can afford.
Established in 2009, the young research-focused multidisciplinary private university has swiftly found itself a spot among the leading universities worldwide.
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