Azim
Premji University announces admissions for Postgraduate Programmes 2021
Kolkata,
23 December 2020: Azim Premji University, Bangalore, announces
admissions to its full-time Postgraduate programme based in Bengaluru. Students
can apply online on the University Website: www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/pg
or Email: admissions@apu.edu.in. Last date to apply is
25th December 2020.
Programmes
offered: 2-year Programmes
in (Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline), M.A. Education, M.A.
Development, M.A. Public Policy & Governance, M.A. Economics (Students
should demonstrate sufficient Economics knowledge) and 1-year Programme in (Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree in Law) LL.M. in Law & Development.
Unique
Learning Experience: Strong
grounding in theory, practice and research. Core courses to build understanding
and perspectives in the domain. More than 100 interdisciplinary / theme based
elective choices. Competency building workshops in several areas like communication,
finance etc.Open courses in art, music, cinema, dance, theatre etc. Weekly
guest lectures, national and international conferences.
Integrated Field Practice: A mix of
field experiences spread across all semesters consisting of weekly practicums,
immersion visits, organizational internships, faculty- mentored research
projects and independent field projects.
Accomplished
Faculty Team: A team of 140 faculty
members with extensive experience in teaching, research and field practice.
High faculty-student ratio, dedicated faculty hours for meetings, close support
and mentoring.
Fulfilling
Career Opportunities: There is a
growing need in the social sector for professionals with motivation and
competence. We have an excellent placement record with over 90 organizations
participating in campus placements every year.
Financial
Assistance: Azim Premji
University has an explicit commitment towards supporting economically
disadvantaged students. The University provides extensive need-based
scholarships, based on the family income of the students (100%, 75%, 50%, and
25%) both on tuition and accommodation.The University also offers 50% tuition
fee waiver for candidates with minimum 3 years’ experience after graduation for
all 2-year PG programmes.
Anurag Gupta, Director - Student Lifecycle Function, Azim
Premji University said, “In a developing country like India, there is an
immense need to systematically and formally train and educate postgraduates
ready to work in the Social Sector. Azim Premji University has been
contributing to this need of the country by these Postgraduate programmes in
Education, Development, Economics, Public Policy and Law. Our endeavour is to
produce committed and motivated professionals for the Social Sector who will
then go on to make a big difference in the Indian society”.
Admission
Process and Dates:
Students can apply online on the University website. Applicants will be selected
based on a written test and personal interview for shortlisted students. Candidates
with minimum 2 years’ experience after graduation will be given a chance to go
through the early round of admission for M.A. Education, Development and Public
Policy & Governance programmes.
2021 Admissions (Dates are tentative) |
EARLY ROUND FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS |
REGULAR ROUND |
Last date to apply |
25th Dec 2020 |
26th Feb 2021 |
National Entrance Test |
10th Jan 2021 |
21st Mar 2021 |
Interviews |
Mid Feb 2021 |
Apr 2021 |
Admission offers |
Mar 2021 |
Jun 2021 |
Commencement of classes |
Mid Aug 2021 |
Mid Aug 2021 |
New
campus: The classes will be conducted at the University’s permanent residential
campus at Sarjapur-Attibele Road on the outskirts of Bangalore. Spread over 80
acres, the campus will offer 2.7 million sq.ft. of space after the first phase
of construction, capable of accommodating 3800 students and 700 faculty plus
administration staff.
Address: AZIM PREMJI
UNIVERSITY, SURVEY No. 66, BURUGUNTE VILLAGE, BIKKANAHALLI MAIN ROAD,
SARJAPURA, BENGALURU - 562125
Mobile: 89718 89988
Email: admissions@apu.edu.in
Website: www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/pg
About Azim Premji University: Azim Premji
University was established under the Azim Premji University Act 2010 of the
Government of Karnataka. Azim Premji Foundation, the sponsoring body set up the
University as a fully philanthropic and not-for-profit entity, with a clear
social purpose; to contribute to the realization of a just, equitable, humane
and sustainable society.
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