South Asian University (SAU) came into existence with the aim to percolate a South Asian consciousness, in Master's and PhD level programmes in Economics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Applied Mathematics, Sociology, International Relations and Legal Studies. The university was established in 2010, by the government of the eight-member nations of South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC). These nations include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The university offers post-graduate and doctoral programmes in various disciplines that include economics, computer science, biotechnology, mathematics, sociology, international relations and law. SAU degrees are recognised by all the eight SAARC countries.
Location: South Asian University (SAU) is situated at Akbar Bhawan, Satya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi. The university is about 14 km away from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The nearest railway junction is Hazarat Nizamuddin Railway Station, which is 9 km away from the SAU. Student can also take the facility of DTC bus services to reach the university from any part of Delhi. The nearest metro stations are Lok-Kalyan Mag, Udyog Bhavan and Jor Bag Metro stations, which are connected by various metro lines of the capital and NCR.
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MA International Relations
- A minimum of 15 years of education under the 10+2+3 pattern (i.e., 12 years of schooling + a 3 year degree) or a 4-year degree after 10+2 (12 years of schooling) with a minimum of 50% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.A. courses; and 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.Sc. courses. For all cases, the Master's programme will be of two years duration.
- Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor's degree in less than 15 years (e.g., under the 10+2+2 pattern) are not eligible for admission.
- Those who have completed a two-year Bachelor's degree and thereafter have also completed one year of MA/MSc can apply for admission to a Master's course subject to their fulfilling other prescribed eligibility conditions including the percentage of required marks (which will be the average of marks obtained at the Bachelor's level and the first year of the MA/MSc course).
MA Sociology
- A minimum of 15 years of education under the 10+2+3 pattern (i.e., 12 years of schooling + a 3 year degree) or a 4-year degree after 10+2 (12 years of schooling) with a minimum of 50% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.A. courses; and 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.Sc. courses. For all cases, the Master's programme will be of two years duration.
- Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor's degree in less than 15 years (e.g., under the 10+2+2 pattern) are not eligible for admission.
- Those who have completed a two-year Bachelor's degree and thereafter have also completed one year of MA/MSc can apply for admission to a Master's course subject to their fulfilling other prescribed eligibility conditions including the percentage of required marks (which will be the average of marks obtained at the Bachelor's level and the first year of the MA/MSc course).
MA Economics with Specialization in Economic Development
- A minimum of 15 years of education under the 10+2+3 pattern (i.e., 12 years of schooling + a 3 year degree) or a 4-year degree after 10+2 (12 years of schooling) with a minimum of 50% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.A. courses; and 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.Sc. courses. For all cases, the Master's programme will be of two years duration.
- Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor's degree in less than 15 years (e.g., under the 10+2+2 pattern) are not eligible for admission.
- Those who have completed a two-year Bachelor's degree and thereafter have also completed one year of MA/MSc can apply for admission to a Master's course subject to their fulfilling other prescribed eligibility conditions including the percentage of required marks (which will be the average of marks obtained at the Bachelor's level and the first year of the MA/MSc course).
Ph.D Economics
A minimum of 17 years of education (12 years of schooling + a 3-year Bachelors degree and a 2-year Master’s degree or 4-year Bachelors degree + a 1 year Masters degree leading to an MA/M.Sc. degree in Economics or related specializations) from an institution recognized by the government of any of the SAARC countries, with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate or an equivalent grade.
LLM
A candidate must have 12 years of schooling + a 5 year integrated BA/BBA/BSc/LLB degree or 12 years of schooling + a 2 or 3 year Bachelor’s degree + a 3 year LLB degree or 12 years of schooling + a 4 year LLB degree from an institution recognized by the government of any of the SAARC countries, with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate or an equivalent grade.
M.Sc Applied Mathematics
- A minimum of 15 years of education under the 10+2+3 pattern (i.e., 12 years of schooling + a 3 year degree) or a 4-year degree after 10+2 (12 years of schooling) with a minimum of 50% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.A. courses; and 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.Sc. courses. For all cases, the Master's programme will be of two years duration.
- Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor's degree in less than 15 years (e.g., under the 10+2+2 pattern) are not eligible for admission.
- Those who have completed a two-year Bachelor's degree and thereafter have also completed one year of MA/MSc can apply for admission to a Master's course subject to their fulfilling other prescribed eligibility conditions including the percentage of required marks (which will be the average of marks obtained at the Bachelor's level and the first year of the MA/MSc course).
M.Sc Computer Science
- A minimum of 15 years of education under the 10+2+3 pattern (i.e., 12 years of schooling + a 3 year degree) or a 4-year degree after 10+2 (12 years of schooling) with a minimum of 50% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.A. courses; and 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.Sc. courses. For all cases, the Master's programme will be of two years duration.
- Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor's degree in less than 15 years (e.g., under the 10+2+2 pattern) are not eligible for admission.
- Those who have completed a two-year Bachelor's degree and thereafter have also completed one year of MA/MSc can apply for admission to a Master's course subject to their fulfilling other prescribed eligibility conditions including the percentage of required marks (which will be the average of marks obtained at the Bachelor's level and the first year of the MA/MSc course).
M.Sc Biotechnology
- A minimum of 15 years of education under the 10+2+3 pattern (i.e., 12 years of schooling + a 3 year degree) or a 4-year degree after 10+2 (12 years of schooling) with a minimum of 50% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.A. courses; and 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.Sc. courses. For all cases, the Master's programme will be of two years duration.
- Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor's degree in less than 15 years (e.g., under the 10+2+2 pattern) are not eligible for admission.
- Those who have completed a two-year Bachelor's degree and thereafter have also completed one year of MA/MSc can apply for admission to a Master's course subject to their fulfilling other prescribed eligibility conditions including the percentage of required marks (which will be the average of marks obtained at the Bachelor's level and the first year of the MA/MSc course).
Ph.D Computer Science
A minimum of 17 years of regular education (12 years of regular schooling + a 3-year Bachelor's degree and a 2-year Master's degree or 4-year Bachelor's degree + a 1 year Master's degree in Computer Science or allied* disciplines) from an institution recognized by the government of any of the SAARC countries, with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade. Applicants with 12 years of regular schooling + an integrated Bachelor's and Master's degree of at least 5 years duration are also eligible.
Ph.D Biotechnology
12 years of schooling + a 3 or 4 year Bachelor’s degree + a 2 year post-graduate MSc, M.Pharm, M.V.Sc, M.E., or M.Tech degree in any branch of the Biological Sciences or an MD/MS/MSc from an institution recognized by the government of any of the SAARC countries, with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
South Asian University, Rajpur Road Maidan Garhi New Delhi 110068, India
Phone: 011-20863540 , 011-24195000
Email: [email protected],
Website: http://www.sau.int/