Vidyashilp University

What Vidyashilp University does

Vidyashilp University is a private multidisciplinary university in Bengaluru, India, established under Karnataka Act No.20 of 2021 and operated by Vidyashilp Education Group. It commenced its first academic year in 2022-23 at a founding campus in Bettenahalli, Kundana Hobli, and is accredited by UGC and AIU. The university delivers eight undergraduate programs (B.Tech in Data Science and AI/ML, BA in Economics and Psychology, B.Des in Communication Design, BMS in Digital Business, and integrated BA-LLB and BMS-LLB) plus PhD research across eight disciplines, organized into five schools (Engineering & Technology, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business & Entrepreneurship, Law, and Design).

The institution's revenue model relies primarily on tuition and academic fees, supplemented by fees from K-12 summer programs priced between ₹13,500-30,000 + GST per participant depending on board and accommodation. Go-to-market is sales-led, executed through an online application portal, campus tours, virtual coffee chat counseling sessions, and demand generation via the annual India Rising summit, YouTube, social media, and earned media coverage. Distribution is single-country and domestic, with international exposure delivered through exchange partnerships rather than enrolled international cohorts.

Notable technical and pedagogical components include interdisciplinary curriculum integration, makerspace facilities for robotics and 3D design, a Wellness Centre for digital wellbeing, and experiential learning supported by international faculty from partner institutions. The leadership comprises faculty drawn from IISc, IIMs, University of Michigan, SOAS London, and CEPT Ahmedabad, with Vice Chancellor Prof. P.G. Babu (ex-IIM Calcutta, ISB Hyderabad) and Co-Founder Dr. Kiran Pai overseeing the parent Vidyashilp Education Group ecosystem. The university has no disclosed PE/VC backing, no API or platform offerings, and no published revenue figures.

Name

Vidyashilp University

Legal name

Vidyashilp University

Website

https://vidyashilp.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vidyashilp University is a UGC- and AIU-accredited private multidisciplinary university in Bengaluru, India, offering undergraduate, doctoral, and summer programs across five schools (Engineering, Liberal Arts, Law, Design, Business) to domestic and K-12 students.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Interdisciplinary/Experimental Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Selective/Highly Selective Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAJ)

Keywords

• Undergraduate education programs
• Liberal arts university
• Doctoral research programs
• Engineering and technology degrees
• Professional summer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Undergraduate and doctoral program tuition fees from students
2. Summer Programs: K-12 summer program fees ranging from ₹18,000 to ₹30,000 + GST

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vidyashilp University is a private multidisciplinary higher education institution in Bengaluru, India, offering undergraduate honors degrees (B.Tech Data Science, B.Tech AI/ML, BA Economics, BA Psychology, B.Des Communication Design, BMS Digital Business, BA-LLB, BMS-LLB), doctoral research across eight disciplines, and experiential learning programs such as summer schools and virtual counseling. The university operates through five schools — Engineering and Technology, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship, Law, and Design — with interdisciplinary, project-based, and liberal arts education.

Product overview

Vidyashilp University is a multidisciplinary liberal education institution in Bengaluru, India, established under Karnataka Act No.20 of 2021. The university offers a portfolio of eight undergraduate programs (B.Tech Data Science, B.Tech AI/ML, BA Economics, BA Psychology, B.Des Communication Design, BMS Digital Business, BA-LLB, and BMS-LLB), doctoral research across eight disciplines, and experiential programs including summer schools and professional development offerings. The academic structure is organized into five schools: School of Engineering and Technology (offering Data Science and AI/ML programs with NLP, IoT, and Machine Learning), School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Economics and Psychology), School of Business and Entrepreneurship (Digital Business with Fintech), School of Law (integrated law programs with Technology Law and AI Ethics), and School of Design (Communication Design with industry minors). Experiential offerings include the VU Summer Program for high school students, Social Design Summer School with University of Applied Arts Vienna, India Rising Summit for career guidance, and VU Connect virtual counseling. The university is accredited by UGC and AIU, with a founding campus in Bengaluru (Bettenahalli, Kundana Hobli) and central campus under development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VU Connect: A student engagement and connection initiative of Vidyashilp University.

Products and services

• Bachelor of Technology (Hons.) Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science) Four-year honors degree in Computer Science & Engineering with specialization in Data Science, covering NLP, IoT, AI, Applied Deep Learning, Full Stack Development, and Machine Learning. Part of the School of Engineering and Technology. Aimed at undergraduate students seeking careers in data science and AI.
• B.Tech (Hons.) Computer Science & Engineering (AI/ML) Four-year honors degree in Computer Science & Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, part of the School of Engineering and Technology. Targeted at undergraduate students pursuing careers in AI/ML.
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Economics Four-year honors degree in Economics covering Digital Economics, Business Economics, Behavioural Economics, Developmental Economics, Gender Economics, and Policy Making. Part of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. For undergraduate students interested in economics and policy.
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Psychology Four-year honors degree in Psychology covering Experimental Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Health Psychology. Part of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. For students seeking careers in psychology and counseling.
• Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Four-year Bachelor of Design program with specialization in Communication Design, covering Interactive Storytelling, Future of UX Design, Visual Scripting, Character Design, Film Production, and Advertising. Part of the School of Design. For students pursuing careers in design and creative arts.
• Bachelor of Management Studies (Hons.) Four-year honors degree in Management covering Marketing Management, Financial and Management Accounting, Business Research Method, Digital and E-commerce Marketing, Fintech, and Digital Supply Chains. Part of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. For students pursuing business and digital commerce careers.
• B.A., L.L.B. (Hons.) Five-year integrated honors degree combining Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws. Part of the School of Law. For students pursuing careers in law, legal practice, or judiciary.
• B.M.S., L.L.B. (Hons.) Five-year integrated honors degree combining Bachelor of Management Studies and Bachelor of Laws. Part of the School of Law. For students interested in business-law intersections.
• PhD Programs Doctoral research programs across eight disciplines: Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics & Statistics, Material Science, Economics, Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology, and Law. For PhD candidates conducting advanced research under expert supervision.
• VU Summer Program 2026 Six-day immersive summer program for Grade 9-12 students offering interdisciplinary exploration through Economics & Business, Engineering & AI, Law & Psychology, and Design & Creative Arts tracks, with masterclasses and final showcase.
• Social Design Summer School 2026 Week-long international summer school in collaboration with University of Applied Arts Vienna focusing on social design, circular futures, and urban regeneration. Participants receive certificate of 8 ECTS.
• India Rising: Aspiring Undergrads Summit Annual summit bringing together students, parents, educators, and policymakers to debate India vs abroad education choices, featuring keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and career guidance.
• VU Connect Virtual engagement platform connecting prospective students with university counselors to learn about programs, admission philosophy, and career pathways through 20-minute virtual coffee sessions.
• Five Academic Schools The university organizes its academic portfolio into five schools — Engineering and Technology, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship, Law, and Design — each led by a Dean and offering specialized undergraduate, doctoral, and research programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rank 5 in IIRF ranking 2025 emerging universities category
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• echoNetwork and Nordic Centre in IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026SAGE 2026 collaboration bringing together researchers, practitioners, students, and community leaders to explore collaborative pathways toward a sustainable future.
• F+F School of Art & Design, ZurichcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Long-term collaboration prioritizing student exchange programs between School of Design, Vidyashilp University and F+F School of Art & Design, Zurich, Switzerland.
• University of Applied Arts ViennacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Social Design Summer School collaboration with Department of Social Design, focusing on material and immaterial resources of the city. The program running July 8-15, 2026 brings together faculty from Vienna, Amsterdam, and Belgrade for urban regeneration and circular futures design.
• Alliance Française de BangaloreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for Imaginary Futures 2050 exhibition - a week-long interdisciplinary exploration hosted at Vidyashilp University.
• Centre for Community Dialogue and ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Organization committed to Theatre of the Oppressed in education, Bangalore. Site visit destination for Social Design Summer School 2026 participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Krea University: Interdisciplinary private liberal arts university combining liberal arts education with sciences and management — directly comparable to Vidyashilp's small-cohort, interdisciplinary, premium-priced private model.
• Shiv Nadar University: Multidisciplinary private research university combining STEM strength with liberal arts — similar to Vidyashilp in operating model (private, multidisciplinary, premium) and program structure (engineering + arts/business).
• Azim Premji University: Bengaluru-based private research university focused on education, development studies, and liberal arts — directly comparable as a Bangalore-based private university with interdisciplinary philosophy and similar ecosystem approach.
• FLAME University: Pune-based private liberal arts university offering interdisciplinary programs across arts, design, business, and performing arts — comparable in product mix and premium positioning to Vidyashilp.
• O.P. Jindal Global University: Large multidisciplinary private Indian university with strong law, business, liberal arts, and international affairs — comparable scale and breadth across multiple professional schools like Vidyashilp's 5-school structure.
• Ashoka University: India's pioneering interdisciplinary private liberal arts university, founded in 2014 with humanities, social sciences, and STEM programs under one residential campus — the closest direct model to Vidyashilp's interdisciplinary liberal education approach.

Regional players

• Christ University: Bengaluru-headquartered private deemed university offering UG and PG programs across disciplines — direct geographic overlap and competing for the same Bangalore-based student pool as Vidyashilp.

Broad incumbents

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Established multi-campus private university with broad program portfolio across engineering, medicine, business, and liberal arts — operates at greater scale and broader geography, providing a scaled benchmark for the same Indian private university category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdq2LUWHTAtBBnxtJl6Mgwg
• Facebookfacebook.com/VidyashilpUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vidyashilp-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/vidyashilpuniversity

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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