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

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is one of the premier higher educational institutions in India, with a high reputation for teaching and research excellence. It was established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, and has been accredited with ‘A++’ Grade by the National Accreditation and Assessment Council in its third cycle. The Institution is located in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, a city of cultural, economic, and historical importance. It is situated on the Rajiv Gandhi Road (earlier known as the OMR), the hub of the IT industry and the most vibrant region with the presence of IT parks and other companies, as well as highly developed infrastructure and excellent connectivity to the rest of Chennai. The Institution offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in various fields, including Engineering, Science, Technology, Law, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Humanities and Management.

Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Information Technology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Civil Engineering Programmes are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Master’s in Business Administration

B.E. Computer Science & Engineering, B.E.  Electrical & Electronics Engineering Program and B.Tech. Biotechnology Programs are accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Vision of the Institution

• Be a leading multidisciplinary University, producing world class talents to address global challenges

Mission of the Institution

• To attain excellence in Education and Research through effective collaboration with Industries and other International/National organisations
• To consistently remain an attractive ecosystem for students and employees, a hub of innovation for researchers and an incubating platform for entrepreneurs
• To create an inclusive environment that caters to all forms of diversity

Sathyabama has been ranked 51st among the universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Government of India, for the year 2023. It is placed in the band excellent category for innovation by the NIRF Innovation Rankings 2023. Sathyabama is ranked in the 1001–1200 position by the QS World University Rankings, 2024. According to the QS Asia University Rankings for 2024, it is ranked in the 401-450 position. The Institution has received a Five Star rating from QS Stars. The Institution is ranked in the 1201–1500 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, and with respect to the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2023, it is ranked in the 501–600 band. Times Higher Education has ranked Sathyabama in good positions in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2023, in recognition of its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations' Agenda 2030. Sathyabama is ranked in the 601–800 band in the overall Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2023.

The Institution has a multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary curriculum with more emphasis on skill-oriented, industry-linked, employment-oriented, and value-added courses. Academic flexibility is enhanced by promoting an interdisciplinary curriculum and the adoption of a Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).

Sathyabama is a research-intensive university and has state-of-the-art research infrastructure with advanced facilities. It undertakes various sponsored and collaborative R&D projects funded by national and international organizations. In order to address global challenges in social, economic, and environmental issues, the institution is engaged in groundbreaking research and innovation in the thrust areas of science and technology.

Research Centres are established in areas of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Energy Research, Ocean Research, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics, Additive Manufacturing, Drones and Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Waste Management, Molecular and Nanomedical Sciences, Laboratory Animal Research, Nondestructive testing and evaluation, Earth and atmospheric Sciences, Climate Change Studies, Aquaculture, and Drug Discovery and Development.

The Institution has around 13000 research publications in Scopus with an H-index of 93 and around 6300 research papers published in Web of Science with an H-index of 82. More than 1600 joint publications are the outcome of joint research with international research organisations and universities. Sathyabama has been granted with more than 250 patents.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology has strong international connections and has alliances with 150+ international universities. The Centre for Academic Partnership and International Relations facilitates collaborative activities like student exchange, faculty exchange, twinning programmes, semester abroad programmes, joint research, joint conferences, symposiums, and workshops with partner universities across the globe.

Sathyabama has a diverse student and faculty population and a multi-cultural learning environment. One of the most attractive features of Sathyabama is the highly sophisticated facilities it offers to students to enable them to study and pursue research across a range of topics in all the core areas of engineering and technology. Owing to its academic ambience, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and world-class research facilities, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is one of the potential destinations for higher studies for students across the world.

Institutional Strengths

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

·        Diverse  student and faculty with multi-cultural learning environment

·         Industry oriented, inter-disciplinary curriculum

·         Emphasis on student-centric learning.

·         Excellent Industry-Institute interaction

·         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.

·          Collaborative and joint research in association with National and International Partners

·           Strong international connect

·            International exposure to students and teachers through exchange programmes

·            Digitalized learning environment enabling dual teaching mode

·                Technology Business Incubator facilitating start-ups