Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is a multi-disciplinary university offering students and faculty members a vibrant learning ecosystem centered on its multicultural and innovative ethos. In 1971, Prof. Dr. S.B. Mujumdar established Symbiosis as a 'home away from home' for African-Asian students on the principles of Vedic thought of the "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" - World as One Family.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is nestled on a beautiful 300-acre campus, the Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Lavale, on the outskirts of the city of Pune in Maharashtra, India. The University's name fittingly captures the quintessence of the relationship with international students; a mutually beneficial bond between India and the International student community. Symbiosis is committed to building international understanding by offering quality education and is resplendent with the activities and students of several countries. It was granted "Deemed to be University" status by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in 2002.
The university was awarded the Category-I status by UGC, and an 'A++' grade by NAAC.
The university is No.1 in the Top General (Private) Universities category by India Today 2024 Rankings
The university ranked 31st in the Universities Category of NIRF 2024
Ranked 10th in the category of 'University & Deemed to be University (Private-Self-Financed)' in Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievement (ARIIA) 2021
Globally, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2023 has ranked Symbiosis International University amongst the top 801-1000 Universities in the World
The University is ranked as 140th in the World and 6th in India in Business Management Studies by QS World Rankings (2024) and amongst 261-270 Universities in Asia by the QS Regional Rankings (2024).
It is also the only Indian university to have received the Asia Pacific Quality Label.