REVA University

REVA University

About REVA University

REVA University is a State Private University established in Karnataka State under the Government of Karnataka Act No. 13 in the year 2012 in Bengaluru, the IT capital of India. The University commenced its academic activities in the academic year 2013-14. The University is spread over 43 acres of land and has a sprawling green campus. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, the University has created a vibrant academic environment conducive to higher learning and research. The University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is approved by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), BCI, COA and other regulatory bodies.

The University has a DIAMOND Band ranking from QS I Gauge. Currently, as per QS Asian University Rankings, it is ranked 47th among all the private Universities of India and 6^th among all private universities of Karnataka. In less than a decade, REVA University, Bengaluru, has established itself as a leader in the field of education by earning recognition as a forward-thinking institution across all disciplines. In addition to a significant emphasis on research and collaborations, the University places a heavy emphasis on programmes at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

REVA currently has numerous students on campus that come from all around the country. In its mission to become a social impact university, REVA University has initiated several Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Jagruti, Abhivriddhi, Vanamahotsava, Education on Wheels, and Pragna are a few of the several projects in REVA. REVA has now moved on to become a Social Impact University and has aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Through these initiatives, REVA aspires to become an innovative University by developing a social connection with leadership qualities, ethical and moral values, research culture, and innovative skills through higher education of global standards.

Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals @ REVA

India has made great strides in putting the SDGs into practice, and REVA University has committed itself to match this development. To fulfil these Sustainable Development Goals, a number of significant projects and policies have been launched at REVA. REVA University has made sincere efforts to accomplish and advance these SDGs.

Sustainable Development Goals give individuals the opportunity to develop their agency, and seek the freedoms they value, irrespective of their social status, race, gender, which in turn results in holistic development. It encourages close ties between universities and the communities around them, which have a transformative impact on societal advancement. By adopting these SDGs, REVA University sees SDGs as a potent tool that can empower people and abilities to pursue the freedom they value, to liberate their minds and bodies, and ultimately, to liberate the entire society.

As part of SDGs, REVA University is working to advance gender equality and women's empowerment through a series of initiatives like Nyaya Darshana, Samaavesha, Pancavaktram, Pragna, Khel Khoj to name a few. REVA is also committed to global challenges related to eradicating extreme poverty, putting an end to hunger, promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work. It is also working to promote peaceful, inclusive societies, access to justice, and the creation of effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions. REVA University ensures that it contributes to the larger goal of betterment and humane vision of higher education. By doing so, it aligns with creating a society that is committed to sustainable development and ultimately the betterment of people’s lives.

Read more on the webpage dedicated to the university's SDG-related work: https://www.reva.edu.in/sdg-reva