South Asian University

About

Located in New Delhi, India, South Asian University is an international institution established by the eight member nations of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to foster regional academic collaboration. The university is best known for its specialized postgraduate and doctoral programs in fields such as Economics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, International Relations, and Sociology. All of its academic programs are conducted entirely in English, drawing scholars and students from across the broader South Asian region and beyond. International students benefit from a dedicated campus environment in New Delhi that features on-site residential facilities and a diverse, multicultural student body designed to encourage cross-border dialogue. A distinctive characteristic of the institution is its unique governance model, funded jointly by SAARC member governments to award degrees that are officially recognized across all participating countries.

Background

South Asian University (SAU) is an international university sponsored by the eight Member States of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The eight countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The university started admitting students in 2010 at a temporary campus at Akbar Bhawan, India. Since February 2023, the university is running on its permanent campus at Maidan Garhi in South Delhi, India, next to Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

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