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B.Tech. (Hons.) Computer Science and Engineering - Data Science B.Tech. (Hons.) Computer Science and Engineering - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning B.A. (Hons.) Psychology/Economics B.A. (Hons. with Research) Psychology/Economics B.Des. B.M.S. (Hons.) Digital Business B.M.S. (Hons. with Research) Digital Business B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) B.M.S., LL.B. (Hons.)
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Natural Language Processing Internet of Things Artificial Intelligence Applied Deep Learning Full Stack Development Machine Learning
Communication Design
Interactive Storytelling Future of UX Design Visual Scripting Character Design Film Production Advertising
Psychology
Experimental Psychology Developmental Psychology Counselling Psychology Cognitive Psychology Clinical Psychology Health Psychology
Economics
Digital Economics Business Economics Behavioural Economics Developmental Economics Gender Economics Policy Making
Digital Business
Marketing Management Financial and Management Accounting Business Research Method Digital and E-commerce Marketing Fintech Digital Supply Chains
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Online Dispute Resolution Intellectual Property Law Business and Commercial Law Crime and Criminology AI and Technology Law
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OUR VISION

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Vidyashilp University is dedicated to nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. Our vision is to empower students with the knowledge, adaptability, and critical thinking needed to excel in an ever-evolving world. This vision is built on three foundational pillars:

  1. 1. Liberal Education
    We offer a thoughtfully designed interdisciplinary curriculum that nurtures diverse perspectives, empowering students to tackle complex, real-world challenges with creativity and confidence.
  2. 2. Future-Ready Programs
    By integrating data and cutting-edge technology into our programs, we equip students with the skills to lead in a world shaped by analytics, artificial intelligence, and continuous innovation.
  3. 3. Personalized Mentorship
    With an excellent faculty-to-student ratio, we ensure that each student benefits from personalized guidance, fostering a tailored learning experience that supports their unique academic and personal growth.

With a legacy that spans over 4 decades, the Vidyashilp Education Group has grown into one of India’s leading educational institutions, reflecting our commitment to excellence and innovation in education.

The key essence of Vidyashilp University is the student experience- an enjoyable journey of learning from one another and learning together.

VU’s purpose is to create a diverse, inclusive community and environment where faculty, staff, students, and parents, and alumni feel connected to one another by a common sense of purpose and develop a distinctive ability to lead and serve in diverse contexts.

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Our academic advising philosophy boils down to one simple principle: focus on what you do well. If you’re unsure of what career path suits you best, our scientific Career Path discovery tool, personalized counseling and academic advisors will help you make sense of the right program and career fit even before admissions.

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Academic Advising

At VU, we are deeply invested in your success. Even before enrolment, your advisors will help you plan your program of study through a scientific Career Path Discovery tool and personalized counseling, that will uncover your unique personality, strengths and aspirations. From the first day of university to graduation and beyond, you’ll receive the encouragement, support and guidance necessary to achieve your academic goals.


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City of Innovation: Bengaluru

Vidyashilp University is located in Bengaluru, the world's fastest-growing tech hub with over 7000 start-ups and over 1500 GICs.
The city is a gateway to brilliant careers, along with being a premier education destination. Bengaluru offers a compelling blend of professional growth, rich cultural experience, a vibrant lifestyle.


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VU enables your launch and transition to your professional phase by providing the best opportunities aligned with your aspirations. We aim to sculpt education and not the student, an idea that makes us globally recognized for our teaching and learning practices.

VU will help you realize your potential, goals and ambitions. Through a focus on domain excellence, student life, interdisciplinarity and technology enabled learning, VU will enable the transformation of students into future-ready leaders.

As a Shilpite, you will not only develop competence in your chosen domain, but also develop character that will prepare you for life.


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OUR VISION

Vidyashilp University is dedicated to nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. Our vision is to empower students with the knowledge, adaptability, and critical thinking needed to excel in an ever-evolving world. This vision is built on three foundational pillars:


  1. 1. Liberal Education
    We offer a thoughtfully designed interdisciplinary curriculum that nurtures diverse perspectives, empowering students to tackle complex, real-world challenges with creativity and confidence.
  2. 2. Future-Ready Programs
    By integrating data and cutting-edge technology into our programs, we equip students with the skills to lead in a world shaped by analytics, artificial intelligence, and continuous innovation.
  3. 3. Personalized Mentorship
    With an excellent faculty-to-student ratio, we ensure that each student benefits from personalized guidance, fostering a tailored learning experience that supports their unique academic and personal. growth.

With a legacy that spans over 4 decades, the Vidyashilp Education Group has grown into one of India’s leading educational institutions, reflecting our commitment to excellence and innovation in education.

VU EXPERIENCE

The key essence of Vidyashilp University is the student experience- an enjoyable journey of learning from one another and learning together.

VU’s purpose is to create a diverse, inclusive community and environment where faculty, staff, students and parents, and alumni feel connected to one another by a common sense of purpose and develop a distinctive ability to lead and serve in diverse contexts.



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Harness your Curiosity about the World and Yourself

Our academic advising philosophy boils down to one simple principle: focus on what you do well. If you’re unsure of what career path suits you best, our scientific Career Path discovery tool, personalized counseling and academic advisors will help you make sense of the right program and career fit even before admissions.


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Discover what makes Vidyashilp University the ideal choice for unparalleled undergraduate education. You’ll build close and enduring relationships with your cohort and professors who will challenge you to see the world with new eyes.

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At VU, we are deeply invested in your success. Even before enrolment, your advisors will help you plan your program of study through a scientific Career Path Discovery tool and personalized counseling, that will uncover your unique personality, strengths and aspirations. From the first day of university to graduation and beyond, you’ll receive the encouragement, support and guidance necessary to achieve your academic goals.

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City of Innovation: Bengaluru

Vidyashilp University is located in Bengaluru, the world's fastest-growing tech hub with over 7000 start-ups and over 1500 GICs. The city is a gateway to brilliant careers, along with being a premier education destination. Bengaluru offers a compelling blend of professional growth, rich cultural experience, a vibrant lifestyle.

YOU

VU enables your launch and transition to your professional phase by providing the best opportunities aligned with your aspirations. We aim to sculpt education and not the student, an idea that makes us globally recognized for our teaching and learning practices.

VU will help you realize your potential, goals and ambitions. Through a focus on domain excellence, student life, interdisciplinarity and technology enabled learning, VU will enable the transformation of students into future-ready leaders.

As a Shilpite, you will not only develop competence in your chosen domain, but also develop character that will prepare you for life.


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The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is the first education policy of the 21st century and aims to revolutionize the future of the higher-education landscape in India. It recommends strong focus on recognizing, identifying, and fostering the unique capabilities of each student, and encourages a holistic education to ensure the unity and integrity of all knowledge.

NEP lays particular emphasis on the development of the creative potential of each individual. Vidyashilp University will endeavor to make the vision of the NEP a reality through its unique blend of path-breaking programs, domain depth and interdisciplinarity, all nurtured in a collective learning environment.


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Three students from the School of Law, Vidyashilp University, made the University proud at the 1st National Moot Court Competition (2025–26), organised by Government Law College, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, held from 26–28 December 2025, by securing third place for their Memorial submission and advancing to the Quarter Finals.

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Vidyashilp University hosted meaningful dialogues about how economic theory, philosophy, sociology and mathematics intersect with everyday social life, reiterating the significance of interdisciplinary thinking in research and pedagogy.

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Prof. P. G. Babu, VC, Vidyashilp University, joined the panel on transformational curriculum and pedagogy at ATAL PURASKAR 2025, hosted by Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Foundation.

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Dr. Shakti Chaturvedi, Vidyashilp University, highlights the doctoral achievements of her PhD scholars through impactful mentorship

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Dr. Mehala N was felicitated at the Indian Robotics Olympiad 2025, marking a proud moment for Vidyashilp University as the Higher Education Partner for this national event.

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Dr. Gargi Kumar has been awarded a full grant from the European Health Psychology Society (EHPS) LMIC Conference — a recognition that celebrates her academic rigor, research excellence, and commitment to progress in the field of psychology.

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Dr. Shakti Chaturvedi’s project, selected under the competitive Punyashloka Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Special Call for Women-Led Research, stands as a testament to her commitment to advancing impactful, socially driven research. She will also lead the cause as a Project Director, alongside fellow collaborators.

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Dr. Ritika Behl, Associate Professor at Vidyashilp University’s School of Law, has published a pioneering review that recognises disability associated with perinatal depression under international human rights frameworks. Her research initiates conversations on the rights of perinatal women.

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Congratulations to Ms. Fiza Mehraj from the School of Legal Studies & Governance, Vidyashilp University, for becoming the only Indian student selected to present at the International Mediation Clinic Network Conference, University of Strathclyde.

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Ms. Chinar Shah, Assistant Professor at Vidyashilp University’s School of Design Studies, will exhibit her long-term archival work on Karnataka Kalamela at the “Project 560 Festival”, presented by India Foundation for the Arts, at 1Shanthiroad Studio/Gallery, Bengaluru on Sept 13–14 & 20–21, 2025.

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A new block at Vidyashilp University opens doors to ideas, discovery, and growth.

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An honour received with deep gratitude.

Vidyashilp University has been adjudged the Most Emerging Higher Education Institute of the Year – 2025 at the Indian Education Awards, presented by Entrepreneur India.

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A Bold Milestone in Academic Excellence

Vidyashilp University has been recognized as an “Advanced BB – Best Brand” in Indian Higher Education Ratings 2025 by IIRF.

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Future of Higher Education 2025

A blockbuster event that brought together renowned changemakers to explore how future-ready education can prepare students for a rapidly evolving world.

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Vidyashilp University is proud to be the first Indian university featured on Great Indian Institutes—a show that highlights institutions that redefine higher education.

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Our innovative AI project, utilizing multimodal analysis to optimize Indian Railways' complaint management system, achieved a remarkable third-place finish at the Bhashini and Google Cloud’s Basha Techathon.

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Thought Leadership at VU

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“Some Thoughts for the New Year” - insights from Prof. Chandan Gowda, Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Vidyashilp University.
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Transdisciplinary Learning Will Shape the Future of Design Education, says Prof. Narendra Raghunath, Dean, School of Design, Vidyashilp University
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Prof. P. G. Babu, Vice-Chancellor of Vidyashilp University, says 2025 shifted Indian universities toward thinking-led learning.
December 29, 2025
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Dr. Taniya Sah, Assistant Professor at Vidyashilp University, says agriculture can scale India’s clean energy...
December 26, 2025
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Rupee fall prompts rethink of US studies, says Vidyashilp University Vice-Chancellor P.G. Babu
December 18, 2025
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A Pause, Not a Step Back: Analysing the Karnataka High Court’s Recall on Menstrual Leave By Dr. Amlanika Bora, Vidyashilp University, Bengaluru
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VU Preview Week

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Transness and Mental Health

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Meditations on Paper

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Community Art Day

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A Silent Crisis: Mental Health and Community Care in Times of Emergency

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Photography in the Age of AI: Journeys, Interventions and Pathways

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Professor Martin van Hees

Distinguished Visiting Professor, Vidyashilp University

Professor van Hees is a Dutch philosopher specializing in moral and political philosophy, with an interdisciplinary focus on ethics, political theory, and economics. In February, he will begin his term as Dean of the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences. He is currently associated with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam as Professor of Moral and Political Philosophy. Until February 2025, he also served as Dean of Amsterdam University College.

Professor Martin van Hees

At Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, he led the launch of the John Stuart Mill College in 2016, establishing the Netherlands’ first undergraduate Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) programme. His research explores moral responsibility, justice, rights, and freedom, drawing on formal logic and game theory.

Professor van Hees has published widely in leading international journals. He is a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and served two terms as member of its Board and as chair of the Academy’s Humanities division of KNAW. His editorial leadership includes Economics and Philosophy and several major journals in philosophy and political theory.

At Vidyashilp University, he teaches Moral Philosophy and Justice at the School of Law as Distinguished Visiting Professor (Honorary)

Course: Moral Philosophy and Justice

This course introduces central theories in contemporary moral philosophy and justice. It covers major approaches in normative ethics—utilitarianism, contract theory, deontology, virtue ethics, and the ethics of care—and applies them to issues such as inequality, migration, animal rights, and freedom of speech. The course also examines moral responsibility, punishment, and distributive justice, with attention to social and global justice.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to explain key moral theories, analyse moral responsibility and punishment, and critically assess competing accounts of distributive, social, and global justice.

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At VU, our schools don’t function in silos but rather with an interdisciplinary dependence to create deep domain knowledge. We focus on a problem-solving approach and provide program choices across all four schools with a curriculum established in Data Science, Digital Business, Design Studies, Legal Studies and Liberal Arts.

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The campus at VU is designed to facilitate a conducive learning environment where every amenity is carefully crafted to inspire learning. We invite you to imbibe the bold spirit of Vidyashilp as you explore our vibrant campus and experience our holistic approach toward fostering tomorrow's disruptive leaders.

Get inspired to take control of your future and join us on an impactful undergraduate journey at Vidyashilp University - your ideal choice for higher education.


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Experience a vibrant student life at Vidyashilp University, where every moment is an opportunity to be bold. Engage in a dynamic array of sports, cultural festivities, and student-led clubs, all designed to ignite your passion and expand your horizons. Our partnerships with world-class organizations such as the Embassy Riding School and Taaqademy provide our students with unique opportunities to redefine their passions.

Beyond the campus, you can experience an exciting life in India's most youth-friendly city which offers multiple avenues for entertainment and recreation. Bengaluru City gives you a wide variety of cultural or sports groups, enriching art fests, live concerts, and weekend trekking options.


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