ATLAS SkillTech University

What ATLAS SkillTech University does

ATLAS SkillTech University is a private multidisciplinary university headquartered at Equinox Business Park in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex, established in 2021 under Maharashtra Act No. XV of 2021 and recognized by the UGC under Section 2(f). The institution operates four constituent schools — ISDI (School of Design & Innovation), ISME (School of Management & Entrepreneurship), uGDX (School of Technology), and the ATLAS School of Law — together with ATLAS EDGE, a continuing-education vertical for working professionals. It delivers undergraduate programs (B.Des, BBA, B.Sc., B.Tech, integrated BBA LLB), postgraduate degrees (MBA, M.Des), postgraduate diplomas (including in AI-Driven Digital Branding and Advertising), and short-term summer schools. The university has 251-500 employees and serves primarily Indian secondary-school graduates seeking undergraduate entry, with secondary segments in working professionals and international students.

Revenue is generated through annual tuition fees for degree programs (subscription-style annual billing across multi-year programs) and through executive-education offerings under ATLAS EDGE. Pricing is program-specific and not publicly disclosed, though merit-based scholarships are available, including a $4 million commitment from the UBC partnership. The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer admissions through the university website and campus visits, school and college outreach drives across India, and enterprise-style on-campus recruitment by 500+ corporate hiring partners. There is no external parent company or disclosed private-equity ownership; the institution operates independently with strategic guidance from an Advisory Board drawn from HDFC Bank, McKinsey, UpGrad, WNS, Bain, CEAT, and Colgate Palmolive.

The platform is built around industry-integrated curriculum and global mobility rather than proprietary technology products. Curriculum development is supported by an exclusive partnership with Parsons School of Design and academic alliances with UBC, SCAD, LSE, King's College London, NYU, Babson, RMIT, SMU, IE University, IFA Paris, and others, providing 60+ international pathways for dual degrees and semester exchanges. The university has achieved NAAC 'A' Grade accreditation (the youngest in India to do so), AIU membership, and rankings including #5 Private B-School (Times Now 2026), #2 Private Engineering & Technology University in Maharashtra (Education World 2026), and #22 overall in Business World India's Top B-School Rankings 2025. Alumni outcomes cited include 6,700+ alumni network members, 1,200+ alumni start-ups, 200+ founders, 1,000+ master's acceptances, and placements at 100+ companies including Apple, Google, Amazon, BCG, McKinsey, and Morgan Stanley.

Name

ATLAS SkillTech University

Legal name

ATLAS SkillTech University

Website

https://atlasuniversity.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ATLAS SkillTech University is a private multidisciplinary university in Mumbai offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across design, management, technology, and law, serving Indian and international students through industry-integrated curriculum and 60+ global university partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE), Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB), Internship/Apprenticeship Matching & Work-Based Learning Platforms (EDAFAMAL), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate management programs
• Design education courses
• Executive professional learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from annual tuition fees charged for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across management, design, engineering, and liberal arts disciplines.
2. Executive Education (ATLAS EDGE): Continuing education programs for working professionals generating additional revenue through shorter, specialized certificate and diploma courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ATLAS SkillTech University is a private multidisciplinary urban university in Mumbai offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and integrated degree programs across four schools: ISDI (Design & Innovation), ISME (Management & Entrepreneurship), uGDX (Technology), and School of Law, along with ATLAS EDGE for continuing professional learning. The university delivers industry-integrated curricula with corporate partnerships, internships, capstone projects, and global university pathways to prepare students for careers.

Product overview

ATLAS SkillTech University is a multidisciplinary urban university in Mumbai offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across four schools: ISDI (Design & Innovation), ISME (Management & Entrepreneurship), uGDX (Technology), and School of Law, plus ATLAS EDGE for professional learning. The university operates a platform-plus-modules architecture with distinct schools as semi-autonomous units offering specialized degree programs (B.Des, BBA, B.Tech, MBA, M.Des), short-term summer schools, and global pathway programs. The product portfolio includes career-focused undergraduate programs in business and science, design-led programs, future-ready B.Tech programs, and industry-integrated postgraduate programs. Partnerships with Parsons School of Design, UBC, and SCAD enhance the educational offerings. The university reported 1200+ alumni startups, 1000+ masters acceptances, and 500+ hiring partners, indicating a mature educational platform serving the Indian and global market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISDI - School of Design & Innovation Design school offering undergraduate (B.Des) and postgraduate (M.Des, MBA DMST) programs in design disciplines including Animation & VFX, Communication Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design, and Strategic Design Management, with exclusive partnership support from Parsons School of Design for curriculum.
• ISME - School of Management & Entrepreneurship Business school offering undergraduate (BBA, BSc Finance, BSc Economics and Data Analytics) and postgraduate (MBA, Executive MBA, MBA FinTech, MBA Investment Banking, MBA Financial Planning) programs with focus on experiential learning and entrepreneurship.
• uGDX - School of Technology Technology school offering B.Tech programs in Computer Science AI & ML, CS AI & Robotics, CS AI & Data Science, and IT AI & Cybersecurity, preparing students for next-generation tech leadership roles.
• ATLAS School of Law Law school offering an integrated BBA LLB (Honours) program combining business and legal education for students.
• ATLAS EDGE - Centre for Lifelong & Professional Learning Centre for lifelong and professional learning offering executive education, certificate programs, and professional development courses for working professionals through ATLAS EDGE.
• B.Des (Bachelor of Design) Programs Four-year undergraduate design degree with specializations in Animation & VFX, Communication Design, Fashion Communication & Styling, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design, and Strategic Design Management.
• BBA (Hons.) Programs Undergraduate business administration degrees with specializations in Finance, AI and Emerging Technologies, Business Analytics, Marketing, Business Psychology, and Digital Branding and Advertising.
• B.Tech Programs Four-year undergraduate engineering degrees with specializations in CS AI & ML, CS AI & Robotics, CS AI & Data Science, and IT AI & Cybersecurity.
• MBA Programs Postgraduate management programs including MBA (with specialization), MBA FinTech, MBA Investment Banking, MBA Financial Planning and Applied Finance, MBA Design Management and Strategic Thinking, and Executive MBA.
• M.Des in Design Futures Postgraduate design program focusing on entrepreneurial and design thinking skills for future innovation leaders.
• Postgraduate Diploma in AI Driven Digital Branding and Advertising Specialized diploma program combining AI technologies with digital marketing, branding, and advertising strategies.
• Summer Schools (ISDI, ISME, uGDX) Short-term programs offered across three schools: ISDI Summer School (Design), ISME Summer School (Business), and uGDX Summer School (Technology) for students seeking immersive learning experiences.
• Media & Entertainment Summer School Five-day program for Classes 8-12 offering courses in Acting & Theatre, Film & Video Editing, Mobile Filmmaking, and Music Composition. Conducted jointly with Whistling Woods International.
• Global Pathways International study opportunities including dual degrees, semester exchanges, and transfer pathways with 60+ university partnerships including Parsons, LSE, King's College London, UBC, SCAD, NYU, and others.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ hiring partners including Fortune 500 companies
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• University of British Columbia (UBC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Landmark academic alliance providing dual degree program with $4-million investment in scholarships for Indian students. Students can earn credentials from both institutions with pathways to international education.
• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal experiential design pathway partnership allowing students to access SCAD's design education resources and credentials through collaborative programs.
• Whistling Woods InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia & Entertainment Summer School collaboration providing students with industry exposure in India's growing media and entertainment sector.
• Parsons School of DesignflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership for curriculum development support. Parsons, a renowned design institution, assists in developing industry-relevant design education curriculum.
• London School of Economics (LSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing students access to LSE's social sciences and economics curriculum through exchange programs and collaborative initiatives.
• King's College LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership enabling student exchanges, joint programs, and research collaborations in various disciplines.
• New York University (NYU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partnership providing pathways for student mobility and academic collaborations across various programs.
• University of BristolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for student exchanges and academic collaborations with UK's research-intensive university.
• University of SouthamptoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing UK study pathways and collaborative educational programs.
• Babson CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with world's top entrepreneurship college for sharing best practices in entrepreneurship education and student ventures.
• Santa Clara UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for student exchanges and collaborative programs in Silicon Valley region.
• IE University (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partnership providing Spanish education exposure and international business program collaborations.
• IFA ParisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion and design partnership providing specialized curriculum in fashion education.
• RMIT University (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian partnership for design and technology education with credit transfer and exchange opportunities.
• Singapore Management University (SMU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsian partnership for management education and business school collaborations in Singapore's financial hub.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• FLAME University: Pune-based private liberal-arts and multidisciplinary university; comparable to ATLAS in its interdisciplinary design-plus-management-plus-tech positioning and premium private university positioning.
• SP Jain School of Global Management: Mumbai-headquartered private business school with strong global multi-city model; directly comparable to ISME in targeting Indian students seeking international business-school credentials.
• Symbiosis International University: Large private deemed university with design, management, law, and technology programs across India; comparable to ATLAS as a multidisciplinary private institution with parallel schools and a similar GTM.
• NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies): Mumbai-based private deemed university with strong B-School and emerging tech programs; competes head-on with ISME and uGDX for the same Mumbai-based MBA and B.Tech applicant pool.
• Ashoka University: India's leading private multidisciplinary liberal-arts university; directly comparable to ATLAS as a young, premium, industry- and liberal-arts-integrated private university competing for the same high-achieving Indian student segment.

Emerging players

• Krea University: Newer private interdisciplinary university focused on liberal arts and sciences; comparable to ATLAS as a young, premium, interdisciplinary private university competing for similar founder-led-cohort positioning.
• Plaksha University: Technology-focused private university with strong industry and global academic partnerships; overlaps with uGDX and ATLAS's industry-integrated tech curriculum positioning.
• Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD): New Delhi-based private design school with industry partnerships; comparable to ISDI as a private Indian design education competitor in the same premium segment.

Broad incumbents

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Large established Indian private university spanning engineering, management, design, and life sciences; comparable to ATLAS across multiple disciplines but with significantly broader scale and longer operating history.
• BITS Pilani: Established private Indian university with strong engineering, science, and management programs; competes with uGDX and ISME at the top of the Indian private-tech applicant funnel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/atlasskilltech
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@atlasskilltechuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atlasuniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/atlasskilltechuniversity

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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