Symbiosis International University
Symbiosis International University
About
Symbiosis is a family of academic institutions which include University, Colleges, Centres, and Schools which have been imparting quality education for 50 years. It is host to over 40,000 Indian and International students on campus. The university has more than 30 academic institutions spread over various campuses in Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Indore, Nagpur, Nashik, Noida. These campuses epitomize the Symbiosis vision, 'Promoting International Understanding through Quality Education', and are a beehive of international students from all across the globe, being privy to Indian culture and hospitality. Many of these campuses are fully residential and have recreational facilities which include swimming pools, amphitheaters & Health Care centres.
Sustainability
The university is pursuing several sustainable and SDG-related initiatives:
1) Symbiosis Centre for Waste Resource Management (SCWRM): a research centre aiming to build knowledge, disseminate awareness and improve practices in the area of sustainable waste management. It promotes inter- and multi-disciplinary approach for basic and need-based, applied research.
2) Urban Sustainability (SUS) programme: a research centre aiming to enhancing the capacity of key public, civic and private organizations to collaboratively learn about and take action for ecosystem services for poverty alleviation(ESPA) in cities.