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Welcome to the South Asian University, a wonderful place where we explore knowledge without borders through
quality education and co-operation.
We are a unique institution of learning dedicated to providing facilities of international standards and professional faculty to students and researchers drawn from every corner of South Asian region. The core objectives of the University consist of three elements i.e., building a culture of understanding and regional consciousness; nurturing a new class of liberal, bright and quality leadership and building the capacity of the region in Science, technology and other disciplines considered vital for inspiring the quality of life of the people. The University has a compulsory course, Introduction to South Asia so that students joining from different nations of South Asia have the benefit of acquiring some vital facets pertaining to the region. In addition, the University plans to establish a think tank within it as the Institute of South Asian Studies.
SAU campus, its classrooms, library, labs, cultural activities are filled with the vibrancy that comes from being a university that is committed to celebrating diversity and breaking boundaries to pursue together new knowledge and exploring new ideas.
The hostel available for both men and women students provides a place to them to live and
Celebrating Knowledge & Diversity
study together giving them an opportunity to form strong bonds and lifelong friendships. Students from different nationalities share rooms to create a special understanding among themselves. The library is well stocked with both print and electronic study and research material that provides access to journals and books from all over the world.
Even though we are a very young university, we have been able to make progressive strides on many a front. Our globally-recruited faculty, the dynamic course curricula designed with an international perspective and the state-of-the-art infrastructure are some of the aspects that reflect the aspirations of the university. Regular academic activities including seminars, conferences, workshops and distinguished lectures give our students exposure to global ideas and a chance to connect with extraordinary professionals from around the world representing various fields of knowledge. All these together seek to build leaders of tomorrow who would work for the progress of their people in an atmosphere of harmony and good will.
I invite you to come and explore the unique culture being evolved here and witness the rich diversity that is helping in shaping future leaders of the region with a fresh new perspective.
Dr. Kavita A. SharmaPresident
Ms Sushma Swaraj, India’s External Affairs Minister speaking at the SAARC Day celebrations organised by the South Asian University to commemorate the 30th SAARC Charter Day on 8 December 2014 at India International Centre
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than 5000 students. The mission of SAU is
to go beyond the horizons of knowledge and
learning by inculcating values of togetherness
among students. In a world, which on one
hand is marked by globalisation and yet is
unable to break away from the shackles of
the nation-state, SAU will strive to dissolve
borders in a region that shared a common
history and come together by trying to
overcome the limitations of the present and
foresee a possible and progressive future.
FacultiesSouth Asian University’s primary goal is to
impart higher education and research in
technology and in areas with future prospects.
Presently, the university is spearheading 5
Faculties viz., Faculty of Economics, Faculty
of Legal Studies, Faculty of Life Sciences
and Biotechnology, Faculty of Mathematics
and Computer Science and Faculty of Social
Sciences. The university is offering 14 master’s
and doctoral research programmes.
The South Asian University (SAU) was established in 2010 with an objective of equipping the young minds of
South Asian region with world-class cutting edge knowledge and nurturing Regional Consciousness. Thus, SAU was a joint initiative of the eight member nations of South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) viz. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Located in New Delhi, SAU offers post graduate and research programmes in Applied Sciences and Social Sciences. Unlike the other universities in SAARC nations, SAU offers a unique blend of multicultural and cosmopolitan experience drawing students and faculty from across South Asia. SAU’s distinct community of students and faculty make the campus enriched with diverse and innovative ideas, and also prepare the students to approach the world with a perspective that is distinctively South Asian, representing the aspirations and the needs of the region.
In the near future, the university will expand
to accommodate 12 Faculties in all with more
South Asian University’s primary goal is to impart higher education and research in technology and in areas with future prospects.
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Faculty of EconomicsProgrammes Offered: M.A. Development Economics | M.Phil./Ph.D. Economics
Name Designation Subject area & Research details
Prof. Santosh C. Panda
Ph.D.
Professor &
Dean
Social Choice Theory, Microeconomic
Theory
Prof. Syed M. Ahsan
Ph.D.
Visiting
Professor
Agricultural and Health Insurance, Taxation
and Fiscal Policy, Poverty, Institutions and
Growth
Prof. Anoma Abhayratna
Ph.D.
Visiting
Professor
Economic Development, Economic
Empowerment of Women
Dr. Anirban Dasgupta
Ph.D.
Associate
Professor
Agricultural Development, Poverty and
Inequality
Dr. Sunil Kumar
Ph.D.
Associate
Professor
Applied Econometrics, Data Envelopment
Analysis, Industrial Development
Dr. Snehashish Bhattacharya
Ph.D.
Assistant
Professor
Political Economy, Economic Development,
Economic Methodology
Dr. Soumya Datta
Ph.D.
Assistant
Professor
Macroeconomic Theory, Non-linear
Dynamics and Complex Systems
Dr. Rohin Anhal
Ph.D.
Assistant
Professor
Macroeconomics, Econometrics
Dr. Binoy Goswami
Ph.D.
Assistant
Professor
Agricultural Economics, Issues in
Development Economics
Dr. Debdatta Saha
Ph.D.
Assistant
Professor
Industrial Organization, Applied Game
Theory, Ethics and Economics
Dr. Namrata Gulati
Ph.D.
Assistant
Professor
Econometrics, Game Theory, Industrial
Organization
The Dean, FE interacting with future economists of the South Asian region
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The Faculty of Economics offers a unique
Master’s programme in Development
Economics and an M.Phil./Ph.D.
programme in Economics.
The programmes introduce students to
the intellectual breadth, theoretical rigour,
and empirical skills that are necessary for
conducting advanced research, teaching, and
working on issues of economic development
in the South Asian region. With a vibrant
community of scholars and students from
all over South Asia, the Faculty strives to
emerge as a major centre of higher learning
in this region. The students graduating from
the programmes in the Faculty will be well
trained to join academia, corporate sector,
or international and national development
agencies and policy think tanks.
The Faculty has the right mix of youth and
experience. The small student teacher ratio,
which is unparalleled in other institutions
in this region, provides opportunity for
students and faculty members to have regular
personal interactions both within and outside
classrooms. Further, each Master’s student
gets the opportunity to do independent
research and write a dissertation, which is not
available in most other programmes in the
region.
The Faculty is also in the process of building
up a comprehensive documentation and
reference centre with special emphasis on the
SAARC region.
The programmes offered by the Faculty of Economics introduce students to the intellectual breadth, theoretical rigor, and empirical skills that are necessary for conducting advanced research, teaching, and working on issues of economic development in the South Asian region.
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Faculty of Legal StudiesProgrammes Offered: LLM | M.Phil. / Ph.D. Legal Studies
Name Designation Subject area & Research details
Professor Yogesh Tyagi Ph.D.
Professor & Dean
International Law, International Organizations, Human Rights, Legal Theory, Globalization
Dr. V.G. HegdePh.D.
Associate Professor
International Law, International Trade Law,Intellectual Property Rights, International Water Law
Dr. Luther Rangreji Ph.D.
Associate Professor
International Law, Law of International Organizations, Law of the Sea and International Environmental Law
Dr. Srinivas Burra Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
International Law, International Human Rights Law, International Criminal Law, InternationalHumanitarian Law
Dr. Nafees Ahmad Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Comparative Constitutional Law of SAARC NationsInternational Refugee Law International Human Rights Law International Constitutional Law International Minority Rights Law Sociology of Law
Dr. Stellina Jolly Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
International EnvironmentalLaw, Bio-Ethics, Legal Theory
Dr. Garimella Sai Ramani Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Legal Theory, analysis of theoretical constructs inIndian constitutionalism., Private InternationalLaw, International Commercial Arbitration
Dr. Prabhash Ranjan Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
International Economic Law – International Investment Law, World Trade Law
His Excellency Mr. Ogmundur Jonasson, Minister of the Interior, Republic of Iceland during a Distinguished Lecture
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The Faculty of Legal Studies at the
South Asian University presents itself
as an emerging centre of excellence
in the expansive vista of International Legal
studies. Adopting a cross-functional approach
in this domain area, the faculty focuses on
discoursing on the South Asian legal systems
and their responses to the emerging issues in
International Law.
Translating the objective of capacity building
activity envisioned in the SAARC Agreement
the faculty constantly endeavours to develop
courses in emerging areas of International
Law with the flavour of regionalism laced into
its curricular structure, the first fructified
effort being the course on Comparative
Constitutional Law of the SAARC Nations.
Further the pedagogic content in the
Master’s and the Research programmes of
the faculty is fused with a regional flavour
to address the concerns unique to the
South Asian region, especially in areas of
International Humanitarian Law, Law of the
Sea, International Economic Law, to name
The study of law at South Asian University aims at an analytical understanding of the subjects, systems, theories and institutions in this field. Towards this end, the Faculty of Legal Studies has introduced the LL.M. Programme with an emphasis on international law.
a few. The delivery systems are fashioned
on conversational lines interspersed with
interactions with policy-making institutions
and the practitioners of International Law.
Faculty of Legal Studies offers a unique
experience – an attempt at forging a
regional response to the concerns of
International Law.
A student of LL.M. during the Q & A session of one of the FLS events
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Faculty of Life Sciences and BiotechnologyProgrammes Offered: M.Sc. Biotechnology | M.Phil. / Ph.D. Biotechnology
Name Designation Subject area & Research details
Prof. Rajiv K. Saxena Ph.D. FASc. FNASc, FNA, JC Bose Fellow
Vice President & Dean
Immunology, Nanoparticles interaction with Biology
Professor Kambadur Muralidhar, Ph.D.
JC Bose Fellow Biochemistry and Endocrinology
Dr. Ritu Gaur Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Virology
Dr. Senthil Kumar Venugopal, Ph.D. Ramalingaswami Fellow
Associate Professor
Biomedical Research; Molecular regulation of the progression of liver diseases
Dr. Nirotpal Mrinal Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Genetic and epigenetic regulation of gene expression
Dr. Rinkoo Devi Gupta Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Protein engineering
Dr. Priti Saxena Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Chemical Biology; Discovering novel small molecules based on Microbial chemical biology and genetic analysis
Dr. Ananda Mustafiz Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Plant Molecular Biology; Plants response towards abiotic stresses
Dr. Ravi Shankar Akundi Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Neuroscience; Modulation of inflammatory mechanisms within the brain during neurodegenerative disorders
Dr. Yuba Raj Pokharel Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Cancer Biology; oncogenic activity of protein interactomes of already established bait oncoproteins
Research Scholars working in one of the well-equipped Biotechnology labs
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The Faculty of Life Sciences and
Biotechnology (FLSB) has a broad-
sweeping and well-planned range of
courses that enable flexibility and lateral
integration while maintaining the coherence
and rigour of specific disciplines.
In research, the faculty encourages complete
academic freedom and collaboration with
other faculties including universities and
research institutes within India, SAARC
countries and other international universities
and research institutes. Faculties of FLSB
are funded with research grants from the
university, the government, national and
international funding agencies and the
industry. The faculty promotes originality
and innovation that elevates it to be in
the forefront of never-ending scientific
advancements, besides giving it an
international visibility and connectivity.
Faculties and students publish extensively in
reputed national and international journals.
FLSB offers a 2 year M.Sc. and a 5 year
Ph.D. programmes. Currently there are 60
students in M.Sc. and 20 students in Ph.D.
from SAARC nations. We offer state-of-the-
art technology platforms and expertise in
the areas of Molecular and Cellular Biology;
Biotechnology; Microbiology and Immunology;
Molecular Medicine; Genomics, Genetics and
Evolutionary Biology; Biotechnology in plants;
Neurosciences; Cancer Biology; Ecology and
Biodiversity; Stem cell Biology; Fermentation
and Biochemical engineering; Structural
Biology and Synthetic Biology. Students
are offered training in intellectual property
rights and entrepreneurship so that they may
become entrepreneurs by starting their own
enterprises.
The Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology (FLSB) has a broad sweep, so as to offer a well planned selection of courses that enable flexibility and lateral integration while maintaining the coherence and rigour of specific disciplines.
A state-of-the-art Central Instrumentation
Facility (CIF) is established in the faculty,
houses PCR and Real Time PCR machine,
2D Gel Electrophoresis, Gel documentation
system, Flow Cytometer, Direct and Inverted
Microscope, Fluorescent Microscopes,
Stereozoom Microscope, High Speed and
Ultracentrifuges, HPLC, Biosafety Hoods and
Apotome, Phosphorimager, FPLC, FACS aria,
Light scattering device and Spectroflourometer
and specialized facilities for Mammalian cell
culture, Drosophila culture, Imaging and
Protein purification. The faculty is establishing
Plant growth and tissue culture, radioisotope
and animal house facilities.
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer ScienceDepartment of Computer Science
Programmes offered: M.Sc. Computer Science | M.Phil. / Ph.D. Computer Science
Name Designation Subject area and Research details
Dr. Pranab MuhuriPh.D.
Associate Professor& Chairperson
Real-Time Systems and Soft Computing
Dr. Vivek SinghPh.D.
Assistant Professor AI & Machine Learning and Text Analytics
Dr. Amit BanerjeePh.D.
Assistant Professor Wireless adhoc and sensor networks; Mobile adhoc networks, P2p networks and Mobile computing
Dr. Reshma Khemchandani Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Machine Learning; and Optimization and Financial Mathematics
The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science in the SAU aims to be a symbiosis of Mathematics and Computer Science.
A Faculty member conducting a session in one of the workshops oganised by the Department
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The Department of Computer Science
is one of the first Departments
established by the University in the year
2010. The Department offers Post Graduate
and M.Phil./Doctoral degree to cater to the
ever challenging needs of technical excellence
in all areas of computer science. The
Department plans to start M. Tech., Integrated
M.Sc. + Ph.D. programme.
The infrastructure and lab facilities are
upgraded from time to time to provide
adequate opportunities for the students to
learn and be innovative. The department
has a comprehensive laboratory with one
general purpose computing laboratory and
seven specialized laboratories which have
the necessary software and hardware. The
department has distinguished faculty with
expertise in machine learning, wireless
network, text analytics and soft computing.
The faculty of the department has been
carrying out research on many cutting edge
technologies and regularly publishes in IEEE
and other leading international journals. The
department also undertakes many research
projects sponsored by both the government
and the industry.
The course provides opportunity to students
in the SAARC region to obtain skills that will
enable them either to pursue a career in
Computer Science research or industry. This
is achieved by providing a novel combination
of mathematical and computational subjects
that are highly relevant to industry and at
the same time required for future research in
Computer Science. The department is also
actively involved in organizing international
workshops/symposia and conferences
with enthusiastic participation across
SAARC countries.
Delegates at the International Workshop on Soft Computing and Applications 2015 in SAU Campus
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science Department of Mathematics
Programmes offered: M.Sc. Applied Mathematics | M.Phil. / Ph.D. Mathematics
Name Designation Subject area and Research details
Prof. Ranjan K Mohanty, Ph.D.
Professor& Dean
Numerical Methods, Partial Differential Equations, Computational Fluid Dynamics
Dr. Pankaj JainPh.D.
Associate Professor & Chairperson
Function Spaces, Weighted Norm Inequalities, Integral Operators, Fourier Analysis, Numerical Methods
Dr. Deepa SinhaPh.D.
Associate Professor
Graph Theory (Discrete Mathematics), Fluid Dynamics
Dr. Kapil K. SharmaPh.D.
Associate Professor
Numerical Analysis, Delay Differential Equations, Singular Perturbation Theory, Finite Element Methods
Dr. Q.M. Danish Lohani, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Fuzzy Logics, Functional Analysis, Measures of Non-compactness and Matrix Transformations, Statistical Approximations, Stochastic Processes
Dr. Saroj Kumar Sahani, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Mathematical Biology, Non-linear Dynamical System, Bioinformatics
Dr. Navnit JhaPh.D.
Assistant Professor
Parallel Algorithms, Differential Equations, Scientific Computing
Dr. Jagdish Chand Bansal, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Optimization Techniques, Swarm Intelligence
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The Department of Mathematics is
established with a vision to be one of
the leading departments in applied
research and teaching. Keeping in view
the applications of mathematics across
almost all disciplines, it offers courses and
programmes in Applied Mathematics leading
to M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees, which ensure
that students will be able to contribute to
the contemporary society and obtain abilities
to critically assess numerical and graphical
information; learn to formulate strategies
for solving problems; and acknowledge the
importance of being intellectually curious
throughout.
The programmes are designed with up-
to-date and dynamic curriculum so that
the latest trends/demands of the society
are met. Adequate emphasis is laid on
theory, computation and applications so as
to generate quality manpower that caters
to the needs of academics, research and
development organizations and industry
in the SAARC region and globally.
The Department is well furnished with the
expertise of Numerical Analysis and Scientific
Computing particularly Computational ODEs
and PDE; Discrete Mathematics specially
Graph Theory, Optimization specially Swarm
Optimization; Analysis & Functional Analysis
especially Function Spaces, Weighted Norm
Inequalities, Operator Theory, Statistical
Approximations; Mathematical Modelling and
Dynamical Systems.
Keeping in view the applicability of Mathematics across almost all disciplines, the Department started its first course as MSc in Applied Mathematics. The up-to-date curriculum of this course has been so designed that after completion of the course, the students would be equally equipped either to join variety of industries or to go to academics.
Faculty members, delegates and students in one of the events organised by the Department
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Faculty of Social SciencesDepartment of Sociology
Programmes offered: M.A. Sociology | M.Phil. / Ph.D. Sociology
Name Designation Subject area & Research details
Prof. Sasanka Perera Ph.D.
Professor & Dean
Politics of civil society organizations in governance and democratization; issues and problems of urbanization; dynamics of education; political violence and nationalism; migration and diaspora and visual arts
Dr. Ravi Kumar Ph.D.
Associate Professor& Chairperson
Political economy of identity politics; sociology of sociology; social theory; sociology of knowledge; social movements
Dr. Chudamani Basnet Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Historical Sociology, Political sociology, Inequality and Culture
Dr. Dev Nath Pathak Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Folklore studies and oral and other forms of popular media; methodology of social sciences for Qualitative research; sociology of teachers' education; sociology of gender; disability studies
Dr. Ankur DattaPh.D.
Assistant Professor
history and memory; forced migration; violence and conflict; social anthropology and ethnography
Dr. Diya MehraPh.D.
Assistant Professor
Urban anthropology; anthropology and history; politics, governance and development; the anthropology of everyday life
Dr. Mallika Shakya Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Anthropology of work - labour, trader groups and industrial clusters; ethnicity and social movements; borderlands; regionalism and the Global South; Nepal, India, South Africa
Dr. Anuj Bhuwania Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Legal anthropology; anthropology of media; public law; post-colonial Indian politics; anthropology of human rights; criminal justice and policing
The Department of Sociology provides a forum for the production of cutting-edge intellectual knowledge and exchange of that knowledge traversing across national borders in South Asia and beyond.
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Since 2011, the Department of Sociology
has actively pursued the development
of an intensive and creative programme
of teaching and research that reflects an
alternative regional perspective. Initially, the
department was started by offering an M.A.
degree programme and then in 2013, M.Phil./
Ph.D. programmes in Sociology as well. Our
programmes offer a strong foundation in
the core discipline and an exposure to new
ideas that push thought beyond conventional
borders. However, the Department’s real
strength lies in the diversity of its faculty
and students in terms of their cultural and
intellectual backgrounds.
The M.A. programme in Sociology is for two
years, which is spread over four semesters.
Students take a combination of compulsory
courses that provide a critical foundation in the
discipline, and optional courses, where they
pursue topics of their interest. Students also
write a dissertation based on original primary
research under the guidance of a faculty
member. The total course has 64 credits.
The M.Phil./Ph.D. programme is for three
years, including one year of course work.
Students take compulsory and optional
courses with 16 credits and write a seminar
paper with 2 credits. Following the completion
of coursework, students carry out research
and write a dissertation under the supervision
of a faculty member.
Our programmes provide students a
multifaceted approach that is traditional and
contemporary, national and international,
local and regional. Students are taught in an
environment that keeps them abreast of the
mainstream while nudges them to be curious
towards other perspectives, equipping them
with conceptual and methodological tools to
critically understand societies and cultures.
The Department offers numerous forums for
extracurricular activities for the students,
conducts a regular seminar series, workshops
and conferences, and publishes its own
journal, Society and Culture in South Asia, in
collaboration with Sage Publications.
Prof. Gananath Obeyesekere, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University speaking at the Contributions to Contemporary Knowledge annual lecture series
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Faculty of Social Sciences Department of International Relations
Programmes offered: M.A. International Relations | M.Phil. / Ph.D. International Relations
Name Designation Subject area & Research details
Dr. Siddharth MallavarapuPh.D.
Associate Professor & Chairperson
Disciplinary histories and pedagogies of IR in the Global South, Theories of International Relations, Comparative Politics, Global Governance,Cognition and Politics
Dr. Rajen G. HarshePh.D.
Visiting Professor
Theories of International Relations, Globalisation and Development, Comparative and Area Studies with reference to Afro-Asian countries and India's foreign policy
Dr. Soumita BasuPh.D.
Assistant Professor
Critical Security Studies, Feminist International Relations, The United Nations, Global Governance, UN Security Council Resolution 1325, Food Politics
Dr. Medha BishtPh.D.
Assistant Professor
South Asian Politics, International Negotiations, Political and Strategic Thought, Society-State Interface, Strategic Dimensions of Non Traditional Security Issues (Water and Energy)
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar H. M. Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Democratisation in South Asia, India Pakistan Relations, Identity of Muslims, Islamic Studies, Cinema Studies
Dr. Nabarun RoyPh.D.
Assistant Professor
Theories of International Relations, War, Great Powers, Order, Indian Foreign Policy, Geopolitics of South Asia
Dr. Shweta SinghPh.D.
Assistant Professor
Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding: Theory and Praxis in South Asia, International Mediation and Mediation Success (Area Studies Focus: Northern Ireland, Sri Lanka and Kashmir) Armed Conflicts in South Asia, Peace Education.
Dr. Dhananjay Tripathi Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
European Union (EU Foreign Policy, EU South Asia Relations), Regional Integration Process, Political Economy, Security and Strategic Affairs (Focus on South Asia), Indian Foreign Policy
Dr. Jayashree Vivekanandan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Critical approaches to IR theory; Indian strategic thought and practice, transboundary resource governance; culture and world politics
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The Department of International
Relations at the South Asian University
while attentive to the global lineage(s)
of ideas and practices in world politics seeks
to widen the content of the international by
critically examining intellectual traditions
within South Asia as embedded in the larger
Asia. The intent is not to simplistically extol
the virtues of one kind of knowledge to the
detriment of the other, but on the contrary
enrich our notion of the international by
actively participating in a lively global
conversation aimed at critically scrutinizing
dominant discourses within the discipline
afresh.
The faculty of the Department share wide-
ranging research interests. These encompass
both mainstream theories and critical
approaches to the study of International
Relations, disciplinary histories of IR,
global political economy concerns and
international normative political theory. The
faculty also pursues teaching and research
interests in security and strategic studies,
peace and conflict-resolution approaches,
the study of regional and international
organizations, identity politics and the links
between cognition and world politics.
Collectively, we share an abiding curiosity
with regard to all facets that have a bearing
on the overall texture of politics in South
Asia. Popular culture in South Asia squarely
falls within our broad ambit of interest. We
ultimately seek to build a community of
scholars who normatively share an ontology
and consciousness of being simultaneously
both South Asian and global citizens.
We invite you to embark on what
promises to be a stimulating and timely
intellectual journey.
The Department of International Relations at the South Asian University while attentive to the global lineage(s) of ideas and practices in world politics seeks to widen our appreciation of the content of the international by interrogating intellectual traditions within South Asia as embedded in the larger Asia.
Prof. S.D. Muni along with faculty members at the second edition of the Contributions to Contemporary Knowledge annual lecture series
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Academic Activities
The South Asian University is abuzz with
academic activities around the year.
The Faculties and Departments organize
Seminars, Conferences, Symposiums, Workshops
and Exhibitions on a regular basis.
The university has a distinguished lecture
series where many eminent academicians and
personalities representing different areas of
knowledge are invited to speak on defined
topics. An academic journal by the name of
Society and Culture in South Asia is also
published by one of the faculties of the
university. Art Camps and exhibitions also
complement the academic environment from
time to opportune time.
Prof. Adil Najam, Boston University
Dr. Paula Richman, Oberlin College, Ohio
Ms. Rizio Yohannan, Dr. Kavita Sharma and Mr. Jacques Cloarec in a talk jointly organised with LILA Foundation
Society and Culture in South Asia Journal launch event Art Exhibition
Prof. Romila Thapar, Distinguished Indian historian
Prof. Roger Jeffery, University of Edinburgh
H. E. Mr. Abdul Basit, Pakistan High Commissioner in India
Mr. Navtej Johar, Yoga Expert and Choreographer
Prof. Sasanka Perera, Dr. R. Cheran, Dr. Kavita Sharma, Dr. Vikram Kapur and Ms. Rizio Yohannan
Glimpses of Student Activities
With students from every
corner of the South
Asian region,
the South Asian University
is indeed a melting pot of
the South Asian culture,
the reflection of which can
be witnessed during any
student event such as Cultural
Fest, Hostel Fest, International
Mother Language Day and Joint Independence
Day Celebrations of India & Pakistan, just
to mention a few. The university has a few
societies catering to different areas of interest
for the students including Art, Music and
Dance; Theatre; Film and Photography;
Debating and Books.
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Infrastructure
South Asian University is presently
located in Akbar Bhawan, Chanakyapuri
in New Delhi. The university is
fully furnished with latest equipment and
infrastructure that is at par with many well
established and older universities.
For instance, the Biotechnology laboratories
showcase a comprehensive set of latest
research equipment required to embark on
state-of-the-art researches. The laboratories
of the Department of Computer Science, under
the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer
Science house multiple computer laboratories
such as Linux, Matlab, MySQL and Mapple.
Apart from the classrooms that are equipped
with modern teaching aids, the university
has two conference halls – FSI Hall and
Multipurpose Hall, where seminars, workshops
and special lectures are held on a regular
basis. Both the halls have high-end audio and
video systems in place.
Prof. GK Chadha Library
SAU’s library known as Prof. GK Chadha
Library is spread over a total area of 5400 sq.
ft. The library has text and reference books
covering different subjects. Other than the
thousands of volumes of books available at
the library, members can also borrow books
from other libraries under DelNet. SAU Library
is a member of INFLBNET (Information and
Library Network) and INDEST (Indian National
Digital Library in Engineering Sciences and
Technology).
A large collection of eBooks on different
subjects from a host of publishers are also
available in the library. The book collection
of the library is searchable using an online
catalogue. Automation system of the library
uses KOHA that is an open Open Source ILS
(Integrated Library System).
Besides various magazines and daily
newspapers, the library also has access to
e-Resources from around the world that
include ACM, Cambridge University Library,
Cambridge University, Directory of Open
Access Books & Journals, Elsevier, F1000,
HeinOnline, IEL, Jstor, OUP, Sage and Westlaw.
The e-resources of the library can also be
accessed off-campus.
The university is fully furnished with latest equipment and infrastructure that is at par with many well established and older universities.
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Dedicated Reading Cabins
Dedicated reading cabins are provided for
research scholars as well as the students
of master’s level to study in a quiet and
comfortable environment. The reading cabins
are accessible around-the-clock and have
been designed ergonomically. These cabins
are located in air-conditioned spaces at
reserved locations in the university.
Hostel
Hostel facility is provided to all out-station
students. In line with the university’s policies
of promoting intra SAARC harmony, it is
ensured that students sharing the same hostel
room are from different SAARC countries. The
hostel mess serves both vegetarian and non-
vegetarian food and the menu is decided by
the students.
Wireless Internet Connectivity
SAU campus has high-speed Wi-Fi internet
coverage. The students also have access to
a common computer lab where they can do
class assignments, write reports/papers and
have access to online resources.
Sports Facilities
Understanding the importance of sports in a
student’s life, the university encourages
students to take active part in various sports
activities. While the university provides facility
for indoor games like Table Tennis, Chess
and Carrom, the students make good use
of the playgrounds around the campus to
practice other sports like Football, Badminton,
Basketball and Cricket. Students participate in
inter-faculty tournaments. The university also
has a gym.
Medical Facilities
Medical facility is provided by the univesity’s
Medical Officer and staff available on the
university campus. Besides, the university has
linked up with many hospitals and diagnostic
centres in Delhi where students may be referred.
Medical expenses incurred by the students on
purchase of medicines are reimbursed to them.
All SAU students are also covered under Medical
Group Insurance Scheme for which premiums
are paid by the university.
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Future PlansAcademics
The South Asian University with a view
to expand its horizons is working on
many developments and initiatives in
its second phase. Launching of new faculties
is one of the top priorities of the university.
The following new Faculties are being
considered:
Faculty of Earth System Sciences
Faculty of Physical and Chemical Sciences
Faculty of Arts and Design
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Management
A Faculty of Undergraduate Studies
is also conceived at a later stage that
would conduct B.A./B.Sc. programme in
Humanities, Social Sciences and Physical and
Natural Sciences.
Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
SAARC countries share a land mass that has
the Himalayan Mountain ranges on the North
and Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian
Sea towards the South. This land mass has
a common weather system dominated by
the South-Western Monsoon, common river
system with shared rivers that flow from one
country to the other, a long common coast
line and indeed a shared cultural heritage.
As a result, SAARC countries also have many
shared challenges. There are, for example,
issues of water resources with a plenty in
monsoon season and deficiency in other
months. The intra-SAARC ecosystems are
such that disasters like floods, landslides,
earth quakes and epidemics in one part of
the region can, and do, immensely affect
other regions. SAARC countries may also
complement each other in supply and
demand of crucial resources. Hydro-electric
/ geo-thermal and oil/gas potential of some
countries may meet the energy needs of the
rest. Similarly, there are issues of migration of
people, public policies, terrorism and general
governance itself that are shared concerns in
the region. In order to tackle such common
problems, SAU is in the process of establishing
an Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
where scholars from throughout the SAARC
region will work together to find appropriate
solutions.
The list of shared concerns can be limitless,
and so can the strategic academic approaches
to address them. Some illustrative focus areas
of ISAS are:
Natural Resource Conservation
Energy studies
Biodiversity Conservation
Study of Environmental Issues
Weather patterns
Monitoring of regional Epidemics
Public policies and governance
Preservation of cultural heritage
Regional natural disaster management
Terrorism and Conflict Resolution
Globalization and regional trade
Psychology including contemplative
Psychology
Spirituality and religious studies
Ethics and Values Studies, Philosophy
Public Health and Alternative Medicine
Search for Common Ground and Peace
Studies
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The South Asian University has
international faculty, vibrant diverse
culture and stimulating academic
environment. The university admission
notification is released in the month of
January. The admission advertisements
appear in leading newspapers in all the SAARC
countries. Admission details like eligibility
criteria, fee structure, mode of payment of
entrance test fee, test centres and documents
required to be submitted can be accessed
from the university website www.sau.ac.in and
admission blogs.
An entrance tests held simultaneously in
various major cities of the member countries
of SAARC in April every year. For M.Phil./Ph.D.
programmes, candidates are shortlisted based
on the results of the entrance test, which is
followed by research proposal presentation and
an interview. Aspirants of master’s programmes
are inducted directly in the university based on
the test results.
Scholarships
SAU offers several types of scholarships and
financial assistance to students.
President's Scholarship (For M.A./
M.Sc. and LL.M., students only): Any
candidate who secures first position in
his/her country's merit list based upon
performance in the entrance test, in any
academic programme, and is offered
full scholarship, called President's
Scholarship, provided he/she falls
within top 10 percentile of the combined
country’s merit list of that academic
programme. The President's Scholarship
grants full tuition, hostel fee waiver and a
living allowance of INR 7000 per month.
SAARC India Silver Jubilee Scholarships
for Master’s and M.Phil./Ph.D.
Programmes: Silver Jubilee Scholarships
instituted in SAU by Government of India
are offered for Master’s and Doctoral level
studies to the deserving and needy students
coming from Least Developed Countries
(LDCs) of the region i.e., Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, and Nepal.
This Scholarship includes full tuition fee
waiver, hostel fee waiver, living allowance
of INR 7000 per month (Master level
programmes) or INR 10,000 per month
(M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes). There are 75
scholarships for Master level students and
25 for research scholars.
SAU Merit Scholarship: SAU Merit
Scholarships cover tuition fee and hostel
Admission in South Asian University
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fee waiver, and a living allowance of
INR 5000 per month. The scholarship is
awarded to toppers in the Entrance Test.
Financial Support from SAU for Master’s
and Doctoral Programmes: Liberal
financial support is also available for
students who come from economically
weak families and do not have means to
support their study at SAU. After admission,
Fee Structure
Fee SAARC Students Non-SAARC Students
Tuition Fee US$ 440 per semester (US$
880 per year) for day scholars,
payable in July & January
US$ 500 per semester (US$ 1000
per year) for boarders, payable in
July & January
US$ 4500 per semester (US$
9000 per year) for day scholars,
payable in July & January
US$ 5100 per semester (US$
10200 per year) for boarders,
payable in July & January
Admission Fee
(Non-Refundable)
US$ 100 (payable only once at the
time of entering SAU)
US$ 100 (payable only once at the
time of entering SAU)
Security Deposit
(Refundable)*
US$ 100 US$ 100
Students' Aid Fund INR 50 per semester INR 50 per semester
*Security deposit will not be refunded in case a student leaves the university mid-way without
completing the course.
candidates who appear for financial
support are interviewed by a committee of
faculty members, who recommend financial
support at different levels.
SAU Scholarship for Doctoral Students:
All Doctoral students not in receipt of any
other scholarship are provided a fixed
scholarship of INR 10,000 per month
along with the full fee waiver.
Dr. A. K. Malik (fifth from R) along with other senior administrative staff
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Quality Education – The university offers quality education and research infrastructure at par with some of the
best universities in the world.
Dynamic Curricula – The course curricula for
all programmes are constantly reviewed to
keep up with the latest knowledge.
Globally-recruited Faculty – The faculty
members are recruited from around the world
through a rigorous recruitment process.
The quality of faculty is one of the greatest
strengths of the university.
Multicultural Environment – With students
drawn primarily from 8 countries of the SAARC,
the cultural ambience at SAU is unmistakably
South Asian. Students jointly celebrate cultural
festivals and maintain high degree of harmony.
Student Activities – SAU has a large
number of student-led activities that include
organising cultural events, educational trips,
exhibitions and seminars.
Stimulating Academic Environment –
Frequent visits by experts from around the
world, intellectual discourses, workshops,
debates and numerous other academic activities make SAU a highly conducive environment for learning.
Student Teacher Ratio – The current student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is one of the lowest in the region.
Scholarships and Financial Support – Meritorious students and needy students are awarded scholarships and financial support.
Work-Earn Programme – Students may apply for part-time jobs within the university and are paid on an hourly basis.
Location – SAU is situated in New Delhi that has a rich legacy and is a prominent cultural and academic centre of South Asia. Students can explore the rich cultural heritage of the city and of nearby states as well. Being the capital city, New Delhi offers a variety of programmes and activities which cater to the taste and interests of various groups of people from different cultures and countries.
Introduction to South Asia - A compulsory
course for all students that introduces them
to the vital knowledge, commonalities and
challenges pertaining to the region.
Why South Asian University?
Dilli Haat – Dilli Haat is an open-air food
plaza cum handicraft market. Different
states and cultural traditions of India
are presented here. A wide range of handicraft
products are on offer which may include
fabrics, rosewood and sandalwood carvings,
embellished camel hide footwear, sophisticated
drapery, gems, beads, brassware and metal
crafts. Live concerts, cultural shows and events
promoting handicraft and handloom are held at
the complex.
India Habitat Centre – It is a multipurpose
convention centre in New Delhi. Mixing work,
commercial and social spaces, the Indian
Habitat Centre is India’s most comprehensive
convention centre. Art galleries, auditoriums,
theatres and amphitheatres, numerous
restaurants and ample parking space are some
of the highlights of this complex where cultural
and academic activities take place around
the year.
Sarojini Nagar Market – One of the popular
markets in South Delhi where one can find,
various useful things, apparels, essential
household items, decorative pieces and eating
joints at reasonable rates.
State Houses – Many state houses or bhawans
surround the campus and one can walk into
any of them and tantalise one’s taste buds with
regional delicacies of India.
Nehru Park – This 80 acre park, established
in 1969, is situated adjacent to the university
campus and is one of the most famous
landmarks of Delhi. A beautiful place to hang
out during a sunny winter afternoon in Delhi,
this park also serves as a perfect place for
jogging and to practice outdoor games. Music
concerts like Morning and Evening Ragas and
Jazz Festivals happen in this park on a
regular basis.
Places of Interest Around the Campus
India International Centre – A well-
established and recognised centre in India that
serves as a meeting place for various cultural
and intellectual offerings, India International
Centre maintains a non-official character and
steers away from any sort of affiliation to any
particular form of governmental, political,
economic or religious ideology.
India International Centre Nehru Park
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Naser Timory
(M.A. International Relations - Class of 2014)
Lecturer, Al Qiyaas University, Afghanistan)
They say SAU is a research-oriented university. And it truly is. I spent
two years at SAU and one of the things which gives me a comparative
advantage at the job market is the ability to do quality research. The
emphasis on assignments at SAU teaches you everything about research.
Adding to this, SAU graduates are South Asian experts through experience and interaction with
SAARC students.
Mustafizur Rahman
(M.Sc. Applied Mathematics - Class of 2014)
South Asian University has set the stage for the students from the
SAARC nations in bringing together the students from all diversities
and cultures and with the highly experienced faculty it is acting as a
springboard, facilitating the students to sail through their academic
period with ease and comfort.
Many students of SAU have taken up numerous important positions in academic organisations, think tanks and research institutes and each alumnus carries the message of Regional Consciousness.
Alumni Speak:
Nizamuddin Ahmed Siddique
(LLM - Class of 2013) Assistant Professor, West Bengal National University
for Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, India
Having been a student of the first batch, I have no doubts in saying that
South Asian University has perhaps one of the best Masters programmes
in Law in India. The placement rate has been high with most students
getting placed in academics, research, judiciary or public services. Many of
them have even gone back to their respective countries to join policy-making institutions. It feels
really good to be a part of the prosperous smaller world of the South Asian community.
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Mahamudul Hasan
(M.Sc. Computer Science - Class of 2013)
It was my great pleasure to be a part of a novel idea of bringing South
Asian students together under a single roof. I had a great opportunity
to get the taste of multicultural diversity of different nations around this
region. The university provides an environment where people can share
their views, ideas, and joys and can get the opportunity to know each other
very firmly. Now we are starting to think together to bring back our unity towards a prosperous
South Asia. My cogitation of research has been changed after I engaged with the university. The
university showed me the path that “How to think broadly with a broader sense.
Surbhi Kesar
(M.A. Development Economics - Class of 2014)
South Asian University for me extends way beyond the definition of an
academic institution but is rather an experience in itself to explore the
richness of possibilities and opportunities in the South Asian region.
The knowledge gained, the friendships made, the common lunch tables
and festivities for students from eight different counties with diverse pasts,
has been an enrichment of our “South Asian-ness” and holds the hope of
integration unmatched, unseen and unprecedented.
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Bivek Timalsina
(M.Sc. Biotechnology - Class of 2012) Lecturer at Nobel College, Kathmandu,
Nepal, Teaching Virology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Analytical
Chemistry instrumentation for B.Sc. Microbiology and B. Sc. M.L.T.
I believe that SAU is really the best place to learn about South Asia and
the World. The multicultural environment, latest laboratory technologies,
and capable instructors at SAU furnished me with a solid academic
foundation and skills.
Aatina Malik
(M.A Sociology - Class of 2014)
SAU helps you do Sociology in a creative way. It engages you with the
everyday and lets you have a dialogue with it making vivid that ‘sociology’
is out there in your vicinity rather than confining you to the academic
texts alone. In short, the experience of studying sociology at SAU has
been engrossing and fascinating!
Initially, when I joined, the place looked difficult and people strange, but now, if you ask me how do
I feel about the place? I would say, “if ever I’m given a chance to re-live any part of my life, it would
be these two years at SAU” Studying and living here somehow makes that essence of South Asia a
part of you forever. I listen to more of Afghan music now, watch more Pakistani serials and have this
grave desire to be well-informed about the region and be connected to its people.
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Proposed Campus
The proposed campus of the South
Asian University is coming up at Maidan
Garhi in New Delhi on a plot of about
100 acres provided by the Government of
India. An eminent international jury finalised
an imaginative urban design master plan of
the campus submitted by a Nepalese firm
through a SAARC wide design competition. The
campus will house faculty buildings, hostels,
playgrounds, residential apartments, shopping
centres and a club among others. Almost all
statutory approvals and clearances have been
obtained and the construction is expected to
start soon.
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3D Projection of SAU’s proposed campus
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