Cultivating Critical Thinking for Discerning Minds

Discover the joy of learning at the nexus of inquiry and impact

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Prof. Chandan Gowda
Prof. Chandan Gowda
Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Liberal Arts in India:
Still a Niche or the Next Big Shift?

Date India Today

Founded on Deep Inquiry and Intellectual Exploration

The School offers a unique blend of creative learning, quantitative rigor and interdisciplinary insight, fostering a comprehensive understanding of human experience and societal systems through a truly holistic academic lens

Psychology

Psychology

Why Psychology is a Valuable Degree in the New Age World?

08/07/25 The Vidyashilp Edcast
VU Welcomes Distinguished Visiting Professor

VU Welcomes Distinguished Visiting Professor (Honorary) Martin Van Hees

07/25
Liberal arts enable students to appreciate the depth and complexity of India - they are indispensable for higher education.
– Prof. Chandan Gowda, Dean
Dr Radhika Lobo
Dr Radhika Lobo

How Liberal Arts Degree Help in Developing Critical Thinking

02/07/23 Hans News Service
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Learning Beyond Lectures

At the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, learning extends beyond the classroom, immersing students in a rich array of experiences that deepen analytical skills, ignite intellectual curiosity, and inspire impactful action on a global scale

Community Engagement

Community Engagement

Community Engagement

Psychology students visited AMBA, gaining profound insights from a community supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, demonstrating our commitment to community engagement and the critical analysis of social impact, ethical responsibilities, and humanistic values.

Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning & Global Engagement

Experiential Learning & Global Engagement

We offer a rich array of experiential learning opportunities, including the transformative India Immersion Programme and extensive internships, allowing students to critically examine diverse cultures, societal structures, and policy challenges through direct, immersive engagement.

Vibrant Intellectual

Vibrant Intellectual & Creative Pursuits

Vibrant Intellectual & Creative Pursuits

Students can also participate in various university-wide clubs and engaging performing arts electives, fostering well-rounded development and the pursuit of intellectual and creative passions through active dialogue, rigorous debate, and artistic expression within a vibrant academic community.

Student Career Development

Student Career Development

Student Career Development

Student career development is supported by extensive internships, providing practical experience, and preparing graduates for diverse and influential pathways in research, policy, public service, international affairs, academia, business, and beyond.

Our Transformative Programs

Rigorous, Immersive and Interdisciplinary

Research, Re-thinking and Creative Impact

Research at our School is fundamentally driven by a commitment to addressing societal needs and advancing human understanding, contributing original, authoritative insights to global academic and public discourse.

Our student achievements highlight their formidable capacity for impactful research and advanced critical thinking: Our Psychology students have presented significant research on neurodiversity and virtual therapies at national conferences, demonstrating their ability to critically analyze complex phenomenas, synthesize scholarly literature, and propose innovative, ethically-sound solutions. Economics students have engaged in impactful projects connecting academic learning with real-world issues like healthcare economics and political economy, translating theoretical frameworks into profound practical insights.

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Faculty Thought Leadership

Faculty Thought Leadership

Our faculty are not only exceptional educators but also pioneering intellectuals who shape national and global discourse. Their work is cited in key policy platforms, scholarly journals, and public debates, reinforcing the School's commitment to intellectual excellence and relevance. Their work exemplifies the School's ethos—scholarship that matters, rooted in critical inquiry, and designed to make a difference.

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India Rising
13/09/25