GLS University

What GLS University does

GLS University is a private, multidisciplinary higher education institution headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, established in 2015 under the sponsoring nonprofit Gujarat Law Society (founded 1927 by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and other national luminaries). The university operates across nine faculties—Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Applications & IT, Performing Arts, Law, Design, Engineering & Technology, and International & Liberal Studies—offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and integrated programs including B.Tech, MBA, BBA, B.Com, BCA, LL.B., B.Des, M.Des, and Ph.D. It holds NAAC A+ accreditation (the highest grade) and UGC approval. The institution's technology platform is best characterized as a curriculum-and-services stack rather than a software product: it integrates outcome-based education (OBE), experiential learning, interdisciplinary curricula aligned with NEP 2020, and digital tools across faculties, supported by proprietary choice-based degree architectures (B.YC/M.YC Liberal Studies) and India's only authorized SAE Institute curriculum in Animation & VFX and Game Development.

GLS University operates a tuition-driven revenue model with three primary streams: (1) tuition and academic fees across the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral portfolio, billed per semester/year with merit-based scholarships available; (2) premium international program fees through articulation partnerships with UTS College (Australia), Seneca Polytechnic (Canada), SAE Institute (Australia), and Leeds Beckett University (UK), where students complete the first year in Ahmedabad before transferring abroad; and (3) corporate training and certification programs (e.g., Google/Facebook Digital Marketing, Excel/Power BI/Tableau, foreign languages). Domestic admissions for professional courses flow through Gujarat's centralized ACPC admission process based on JEE Main/GUJCET scores, while international and management programs are recruited through direct outreach, school partnerships (ASMA), and a multi-channel marketing engine spanning flagship events, the Decoded speaker series, and PR in major Indian publications. GLS University serves primarily Indian undergraduate and postgraduate students seeking industry-aligned higher education and globally mobile students seeking affordable transnational degree pathways.

Name

GLS University

Legal name

GLS University

Website

https://glsuniversity.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

GLS University is a private, NAAC A+ accredited Indian university in Ahmedabad offering multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across nine faculties, plus international articulation degrees with partner universities in Australia, Canada, and the UK.

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Product category

Higher Education

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 industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Professional degree programs
• Engineering and technology education
• International articulation programs
• Business administration education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and integrated programs including B.Tech, BBA, B.Com, MBA, LL.B., BCA, MCA, M.Des, and Ph.D. programs. Fee structure varies by program and is collected per academic semester/year.
2. International Program Fees: Revenue from global programs including GLS-UTSC Global Program (collaboration with University of Technology Sydney), SAE Institute partnership programs, and Leeds Beckett University articulation programs. These programs charge premium fees for international education pathways.
3. Corporate Training and Certification Programs: Value-added courses, certification programs (Google/Facebook Digital Marketing, Excel/Power BI/Tableau for Business Analytics, foreign languages), and professional development offerings generate additional revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GLS University is a multidisciplinary private higher education institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated, and doctoral degree programs across eight faculties including Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Applications & IT, Law, Design, Engineering & Technology, Performing Arts, and International & Liberal Studies. It operates international articulation programs with global partners such as SAE Institute (Australia), UTS College (Australia), Leeds Beckett University (UK), and Seneca Polytechnic (Canada), along with corporate-aligned certifications and value-added courses.

Product overview

GLS University is a comprehensive higher education institution offering a diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across multiple faculties including Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Applications & IT, Law, Design, Engineering & Technology, and Performing Arts. The university operates on a platform-plus-modules architecture with specialized sub-brands including international/global programs (Global B.Design with SAE Institute, Global Bachelor with Leeds Beckett University, Seneca Polytechnic partnership, and GLS-UTSC Global Program), Immersion Programs for study abroad, and research initiatives like GLSU-ATRPM conference and KALP Journal digital platform. The institution emphasizes interdisciplinary learning through its Liberal Studies Programme and maintains over 50 international institutional partnerships through its School of International Studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Management Programs Undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral management programs including MBA and Ph.D. offerings for students seeking business leadership and management qualifications.
• Faculty of Commerce Programs Comprehensive commerce education including B.Com, B.Com (Hons.), M.Com, B.Com (Fintech) with Deloitte as knowledge partner via ZELL, B.Com (Business Process Services Management) in collaboration with TCS, and B.Com + ACCA UK integrated program for students pursuing commerce and finance careers.
• Faculty of Business Administration Programs Business administration education including BBA, BBA (Hons.), Integrated MBA, and BBA + ACCA UK program for students seeking management and business administration qualifications.
• Faculty of Computer Applications and IT Programs Technology-focused programs including BCA (Hons.), Integrated MCA, BSc. (IT), Integrated MSc. (IT), MSc. (IT), M.Sc. Cyber Security, and Ph.D. in Computer Engineering for students pursuing IT and computer applications careers.
• Faculty of Law Programs Legal education including Integrated BA LL.B., Integrated BBA LL.B. (Hons.), LL.B. (Hons.), Integrated B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. in Law for students pursuing legal careers.
• Faculty of Design Programs Design education including Bachelor of Design (B.Des), Global Bachelor of Design (B.Des Hons.), Integrated Master of Design (Integrated M.Des), Master of Design (M.Des), and Ph.D. in Design for students pursuing design careers.
• Faculty of Engineering & Technology Programs Engineering education including B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) with specializations in AI & ML, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and Full Stack Development; Integrated B.Tech-MBA; Integrated M.Tech; and Ph.D. in Computer Engineering for students pursuing engineering and technology careers.
• Faculty of Performing Arts Programs Performing arts education including BA (Performing Arts), B.Com (Performing Arts), BBA (Performing Arts), and MPA programs for students pursuing performing arts careers.
• Faculty of International & Liberal Studies Programs Liberal studies and global education programs including MS Finance and Liberal Studies Programme (B.YC - Bachelor of Your Choice, M.YC - Master of Your Choice) with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary learning approach and choice-based specializations.
• Global B.Design (Hons.) Programme Four-year globally benchmarked undergraduate program in Animation & VFX and Game Development delivered in partnership with Australia's SAE Institute. Marks SAE Institute's formal entry into the Indian education market and offers international certification and access to SAE's global alumni network across 47 campuses in 20 countries.
• Global Bachelor's Program with Leeds Beckett University International dual-degree program where students complete first year at GLS University in Ahmedabad in International Business Management or Computer Science, then transfer to Leeds Beckett University in the UK to complete studies. Includes curriculum alignment and outcome-based learning.
• Global Programme with Seneca Polytechnic, Canada First-in-India-and-Canada global programme where students spend one year at GLS University completing Business Administration or Computer Science courses, then continue for two years at Seneca Polytechnic, Canada to graduate with a Seneca degree.
• GLS-UTSC Global Program Transnational education program launched in 2023 where students complete first year at GLS University and remaining two years at University of Technology Sydney (UTS) College, Australia in Business and Information Technology. Includes in-house IELTS and PTE training support.
• Immersion Programs Study abroad programs providing international exposure through partnerships with top-tier foreign universities, including cultural enrichment, networking opportunities, and career preparation components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average salary of top 25% placed students: 5.5 Lakhs+
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• SAE Institute (Part of Navitas Group, Australia)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025GLS University launched India's first Global B.Design (Hons.) Programme in Animation & VFX and Game Development in partnership with SAE Institute. This is India's only campus authorized to offer SAE Institute's globally recognized curriculum. The four-year program features project-based learning with advanced studios and tools. SAE Institute is part of Navitas group, Australia's largest private education provider with 47 campuses across 20 countries. Students graduate with international certification and access to SAE's global alumni network.
• Seneca Polytechnic, CanadaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2025Historic MoU exchange for Global Programme between GLS University and Seneca Polytechnic. First partnership of its kind in India and Canada. Students spend one year at GLS University in Business Administration or Computer Science, then transfer to Seneca Polytechnic, Canada for two years to graduate with a degree from Seneca. Dr. Dipesh Shah (IFSCA, GIFT City) and Jennifer Daubeny (Canadian High Commission) served as Chief Guests at the inauguration ceremony.
• Leeds Beckett University, UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2025Partnership to provide bachelor's degree programmes in International Business Management and Computer Science. Students commence at GLS University in Ahmedabad and complete studies at Leeds Beckett University campus in the UK. The collaboration includes curriculum alignment, mitigation of financial hardships, and outcome-based learning. Officially inaugurated March 2 with officials from both institutions including Dr. Manoj Soni (Chairman, UPSC) and LBU Deans.
• HR CircleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2024Collaboration for HR Synergy Meet 2025 to foster networking between HR representatives and university placement coordinators. Event themed 'From People to Profits: HR Through the Business Lens' with panel discussions featuring industry leaders.
• Ahmedabad School Management Association (ASMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2024Collaboration to organize education conclave dedicated to reimagining the future of education in schools within NEP 2020 and NCF 2020 framework. Event attended by school authorities from across Gujarat State. Shri Sudhir Nanavati led discussions on innovative courses like integrated and dual degree programmes.
• UTS College (University of Technology Sydney), AustraliaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023GLS-UTSC Global Program offers innovative academic pathway in Business and Information Technology. Students complete first year at GLS University and remaining two years at UTS College Australia. Program supported by in-house training for IELTS and PTE. 2nd Convocation held June 2025 with CEO of UTS College Morwenna Shahani delivering special address.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nirma University: Major private multidisciplinary university in Ahmedabad offering engineering, management, law, commerce, and pharmacy programs under a sponsoring trust. Comparable in scale, NAAC/UGC standing, and Ahmedabad talent pool competition.
• Flame University: India's pioneering private liberal arts and multidisciplinary university based in Pune with choice-based curricula (similar in spirit to GLS's B.YC/M.YC). Comparable in private-university positioning, liberal-studies focus, and targeting of interdisciplinary students.
• CEPT University: Ahmedabad-based private university focused on architecture, planning, design, and technology. Directly competes with GLS's Faculty of Design and STEM-leaning programs for the same regional applicant pool.
• Ahmedabad University: Private, multidisciplinary research university in Ahmedabad with schools across management, engineering, arts, and sciences. Direct competitor for Gujarat-based students, faculty, employer relationships, and international partnerships in the same metro catchment.
• Indus University: Private multidisciplinary university in Ahmedabad with programs across engineering, management, commerce, law, and life sciences. Direct regional peer competing for Gujarat students and faculty.

Broad incumbents

• BITS Pilani: One of India's most prestigious private STEM-oriented universities with strong employer brand and placement track record. Sets the bar for engineering/technology outcomes that GLS's newer B.Tech programs must compete against.
• Gujarat University: Large state public university headquartered in Ahmedabad, with affiliated colleges across Gujarat. Represents the public-institution alternative for Gujarat students weighing GLS's private offerings.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Established private deemed university offering multidisciplinary programs at larger national scale with international partnerships. Comparable broad-incumbent comparison for private-university branding, infrastructure expansion, and global program offerings.
• Symbiosis International University: Large, established private Indian university with multiple international articulation agreements and campuses. Broad incumbent comparison for international partnership model, multi-faculty scale, and NEP-aligned curriculum positioning.
• IIT Gandhinagar: Premier public IIT located in Gandhinagar, immediately adjacent to Ahmedabad. Stronger engineering/STEM brand and employer pull; competes for top Gujarat STEM students that GLS targets via B.Tech programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GlsUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/GLSuniversity

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

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