Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is a multi-disciplinary university offering its students and faculty a vibrant learning ecosystem designed around its multi-cultural and innovative ethos. Established in 1971 by Prof. Dr. S.B. Mujumdar, it is a ‘home away from home’ for International students. The Institution is based on the principles of Vedic thought of "World as One Family".The University's name fittingly captures the quintessence of the relationship with International students; a mutually beneficial bond between India and the International student community. Symbiosis is committed to building international understanding by offering quality education and is resplendent of the activities and students of more than 85 countries. Today the university has 37 Constituents, 7 Research Centres, 9 Support departments, and 11 Departments of Skills & Continuing Education across four states and 6 cities in India. All the university 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. The University was given "Deemed to be University" status by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in 2002.Symbiosis International (Deemed University)offers doctoral, post graduate, under graduate, diploma and certificate programmesin Law, Management, Computer Studies, Health Sciences, Media & Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences, Engineering and Architecture & Design. The University has been awarded Category-I status by UGC, and an ‘A’ grade by NAAC with a score 3.58 on 4. In the residential campuses category, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has been ranked #1 in the country in the ‘Swachh Campus Rankings 2018’, #43by NIRF 2020in India under the Universities Category, #109 in BRICS QS World ranking 2018-19, and is the only Indian university to have received the Asia Pacific Quality Label.