Vishwakarma University

What Vishwakarma University does

Vishwakarma University (VU) is a private multi-disciplinary university established in 2017 under the Government of Maharashtra Act No. XXXVIII, operating from a single campus at Kondhwa Budruk, Pune. It is UGC-regulated, NAAC-recognized, and NEP 2020-aligned, and is governed under the Vishwakarma Group of Institutes and the Brahma Rural Area Charitable Trust (BRACT), which carries a 38-year legacy in technical education dating to approximately 1979. The institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, integrated, and doctoral programmes across Architecture, Art & Design, Commerce & Management, Computer Applications, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law & Governance, Media & Communication, Pharmacy, and Science & Technology.

The university operates a digital infrastructure consisting of the VUNET student portal, the edupluscampus management system, and an HBS Online Courses integration, supplemented by a proprietary online entrance examination (VUPET). It maintains an ecosystem of 14+ Centers of Excellence spanning innovation (VU-IQUBE), Energy and Sustainability, Health Informatics, Built Environment (i-BERG), Design Thinking, Wellness, Indian Knowledge Systems, and a dedicated Career Development cell (VUCCD). The curriculum is differentiated through strategic collaborations with IBM (for AI, Data Science, and Computer Engineering programmes), SUNY Binghamton (international academic exchange), Harvard Business School Online (executive education), and the Lakshminarayana Global Centre of Excellence (performing arts with Padma Bhushan Dr. L. Subramaniam).

VU's revenue model is tuition-driven, with three principal streams: academic programme fees (UG, PG, doctoral across all disciplines), hostel and accommodation services operated through the wholly-owned VISHWAKARMA HOSTELS LLP, and one-time application and admission fees (Rs. 2,000 non-refundable application fee plus a Rs. 25,000 first installment for provisional admission). The go-to-market is a direct-to-consumer admissions model through the vupune.ac.in website and admission.vupune.ac.in portal, with a separate international admissions channel for non-Indian students. ISO 27001 certification covers information security management for academic and administrative systems.

Name

Vishwakarma University

Legal name

Vishwakarma University, Pune

Website

https://vupune.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Vishwakarma University is a private multi-disciplinary university in Pune, India, established in 2017, offering undergraduate through doctoral programmes across engineering, law, management, pharmacy, design, and media. It serves domestic and international students via a tuition-driven model supported by IBM, SUNY Binghamton, and HBS Online partnerships.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE), Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF), Arts, Humanities & Creative Research Universities (EDAHABAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Engineering and technology education
• Professional management education
• Multidisciplinary academic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Programme Fees: Tuition fees collected from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across Architecture, Arts, Commerce, Law, Pharmacy, Science & Technology, Media, and Management disciplines
2. Hostel and Accommodation Services: Separate accommodation facilities for boys and girls with mess and amenity charges
3. Application and Admission Fees: Non-refundable application fee of Rs. 2000 and provisional admission first installment of Rs. 25,000

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vishwakarma University is a private multidisciplinary university that delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral degree programs across Architecture, Art & Design, Commerce & Management, Computer Applications, Law, Pharmacy, Science & Technology, and Media & Communication. It sells tuition-based academic programs supplemented by hostel accommodation, an online entrance test (VUPET) via the VUNET portal, and HBS Online Courses integrated through Harvard Business School Online, alongside specialized Centres of Excellence in energy, health informatics, innovation, design thinking, and sustainability.

Product overview

Vishwakarma University is a private university in Pune, Maharashtra, India, established under the Government of Maharashtra Act in 2017. The university offers a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across multiple disciplines including Architecture, Art & Design, Commerce & Management, Computer Applications, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law & Governance, Media & Communication, Pharmacy, and Science & Technology. The university operates as a multi-disciplinary institution with a focus on technology-enabled education, offering specialized programs in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Computer Engineering in collaboration with IBM. In addition to traditional degree programs, the university provides online learning through HBS Online Courses partnership, maintains multiple Centers of Excellence for research and innovation (including VU-IQUBE innovation center, Energy and Sustainability, Health Informatics, and the Vishwakarma University Institute of Innovation), and operates the VUNET digital platform for student enrollment and academic management. The institution emphasizes experiential learning, industry collaboration, and international exposure as part of its academic framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VUNET: Online portal for student registration and entrance test (VUPET)
• VU-IQUBE
• VUCCD

Products and services

• B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) Five-year undergraduate architecture degree program focusing on architectural design, building technology, and sustainable construction practices, targeting students seeking professional architecture qualifications.
• B.Tech (AI & DS) - Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Four-year undergraduate engineering program specializing in artificial intelligence and data science technologies, targeting students pursuing AI and data science careers.
• B.Tech (AI & ML) - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Four-year undergraduate engineering program focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning with IBM collaboration, targeting students seeking industry-aligned AI/ML education.
• B.Tech (AI) - Artificial Intelligence Four-year undergraduate engineering program dedicated to artificial intelligence with IBM partnership, targeting students pursuing specialized AI careers.
• B.Tech (Computer Engineering) Four-year undergraduate engineering program in computer engineering with IBM collaboration, targeting students pursuing software and computing careers.
• B.C.A. (A.I.) - Bachelor of Computer Applications Artificial Intelligence Three-year undergraduate program combining computer applications with artificial intelligence specialization, targeting students entering computer applications careers.
• MCA - Master of Computer Applications Two-year postgraduate program in computer applications, targeting graduates seeking advanced computing qualifications.
• BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration Three-year undergraduate business administration program available in multiple specializations including Honours/Research and International Business, targeting students pursuing business careers.
• MBA - Master of Business Administration Two-year postgraduate management program, targeting graduates seeking management careers and leadership development.
• B.Pharm - Bachelor of Pharmacy Four-year undergraduate pharmacy degree program, targeting students pursuing pharmaceutical sciences careers.
• D.Pharm - Diploma in Pharmacy Two-year diploma program in pharmacy, targeting students seeking entry-level pharmacy practice qualifications.
• M.Pharm - Master of Pharmacy Two-year postgraduate pharmacy programs in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Pharmaceutics specializations, targeting pharmacy graduates seeking advanced specialization.
• BBA-LLB Integrated Program Five-year integrated undergraduate and postgraduate program combining business administration with law, targeting students pursuing combined business and legal careers.
• LLB - Bachelor of Law Three-year law degree program for graduates, targeting graduates pursuing legal practice qualifications.
• LLM - Master of Law One-year postgraduate law program with specializations in Criminal and Business law, targeting law graduates seeking advanced legal specialization.
• B.Des. - Bachelor of Design (Product Design, Visual Communication & UI & UX Design) Four-year undergraduate design program covering product design, visual communication, and user interface/user experience design, targeting students pursuing design careers.
• M.Des. - Master of Design (Visual Communication Design / Product Design / UI-UX Design) Two-year postgraduate design program with specializations in visual communication, product design, and UI-UX design, targeting design graduates seeking advanced specialization.
• BA (Journalism and Mass Communication) Three-year undergraduate program in journalism and mass communication, targeting students pursuing media and journalism careers.
• MA (Journalism & Mass Communication) Two-year postgraduate program in journalism and mass communication, targeting graduates seeking advanced media specialization.
• B.Sc. (Hons/Res) (Economics) Three-year undergraduate honors program in economics, targeting students pursuing economics and analytical careers.
• Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) Four-year undergraduate program in fashion technology, targeting students pursuing fashion industry careers.
• Animation & Multimedia (BA) Three-year undergraduate program in animation and multimedia design, targeting students pursuing creative multimedia careers.
• HBS Online Courses Harvard Business School online courses offered in partnership with Vishwakarma University for executive education and professional development, targeting students seeking global business education credentials.
• VUNET - Vishwakarma University Network Digital platform for student enrollment, entrance testing (VUPET), and academic management, targeting prospective and current students managing their academic lifecycle at the university.

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology collaboration providing specialized courses in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Computer Engineering. IBM partnership enables industry-aligned curriculum and certifications.
• SUNY BinghamtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership with State University of New York at Binghamton for student exchange, collaborative research, and global exposure opportunities.
• Lakshminarayana Global Centre of Excellence (LGCE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Padma Bhushan Dr. L. Subramaniam and Padma Shri Kavita Krishnamurti for specialized music degree programmes including B.A. Hons, M.A., and Ph.D in Music with global approach combining traditional and modern training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FLAME University: Pune-based private liberal arts and multidisciplinary university offering UG/PG programs across liberal arts, sciences, management, and design. Competes with VU's humanities, design, and management offerings in the same city.
• Shiv Nadar University: Private research-intensive university offering multidisciplinary UG/PG/PhD programs with strong industry and research focus. Comparable positioning as a comprehensive private research university targeting similar student segments.
• Bennett University: Private university established by the Times Group offering multidisciplinary programs in management, law, engineering, media, and design. Comparable newer-age private multidisciplinary university with strong industry partnerships.
• O.P. Jindal Global University: Private multidisciplinary research university offering programs across law, management, international affairs, engineering, and sciences. Comparable comprehensive private university with strong international collaborations.
• Symbiosis International University: Large Pune-based deemed university with multidisciplinary programs (law, management, computer applications, liberal arts). Operates in the same catchment area and competes for similar UG/PG applicants as VU.
• Christ University: Private deemed university in Bangalore offering UG/PG programs across sciences, commerce, management, law, engineering, and social sciences. Comparable multidisciplinary private-university model targeting similar student segments as VU.
• MIT World Peace University (MIT WPU): Pune-based private multidisciplinary university offering programs across engineering, management, law, design, and sciences. Directly competes with VU for the same student pool in Pune with a similar comprehensive-portfolio model.
• Ashoka University: Private liberal arts and sciences university offering multidisciplinary UG/PG programs. Comparable private multidisciplinary model, though with a stronger liberal-arts emphasis than VU.
• D.Y. Patil International University (Akurdi): Pune-based private university offering multidisciplinary programs across management, engineering, law, and design. Direct Pune-market competitor with similar program breadth and target student segments as VU.

Broad incumbents

• Amity University: India's largest private university chain with pan-India campuses offering multidisciplinary programs. While not Pune-specific, Amity competes for the same national pool of students seeking private multidisciplinary higher education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vu-digital

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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