Discover how Ashoka University is shaping a globally connected learning experience for students across the world.
Strengthening Global Partnerships: Ashoka University’s International Engagements
Ashoka University is steadily expanding its global footprint, forging stronger academic and institutional partnerships with some of the world’s most prestigious universities. A key aspect of this effort is hosting international delegations on campus, providing a platform for meaningful discussions on collaborative
Experience the Ashoka team in action as they create a truly global learning environment for students.
VSP students pictured outside the HDFC Library at Ashoka University.
A cohort of VSP students with the Office of Global Education team during their time at Ashoka University.
Ashoka students, along with their cohort members at HEC Paris, as part of Ashoka University’s Semester Abroad Programme.
The Office of Postgraduate Studies conducts a workshop to guide students in planning their higher education.
Soumyo Dutta Gupta, Director of the Office of Postgraduate Studies, mentors students on higher education at a campus helpdesk.
The Zeiss India team and Nobel Laureate Jack Szostak with Ashok Trivedi, Founder, Trivedi School of Biosciences, Somak Raychaudhury, Vice-chancellor, Ashoka University, members from AGRA and TSB on the inauguration day of the Ashoka-ZEISS Core Imaging Facility on campus.
Ashoka students embrace new experiences during their Semester Abroad through the Lehigh Summer Programme.
VSP students participate in an engaging session on the Hindi language at Ashoka University.
VSP Students pose for a photograph after a thrilling sports session on the Ashoka Campus.
Students who participated in the Semester Abroad Programme shared their experiences with the new undergraduate batch during a ‘Social Mixer’ organised by the Office of Global Education at Ashoka University.
Leaders Speak
Delve into the thought-provoking insights, reflections, guiding principles, and aspirations for Ashoka University’s future in these exclusive blogs featuring Ashoka’s leaders.
AGRA: Strengthening Research through Global Partnerships
The Ashoka Global Research Alliances (AGRA) is committed to advancing Ashoka University’s research footprint by partnering with leading institutions and funding bodies worldwide.
Helping Students Secure Admissions and Scholarships at Top Global Universities
From Ashoka to the world - helping students achieve their dreams of studying at prestigious international universities with personalised mentorship and resources.
Our Focus in 2025 is to Grow in New, Especially Interdisciplinary, Directions: Professor Gautam Menon, Dean, Research
"We are particularly interested in issues connecting climate change, health and society, and how understanding these connections might help us adapt better to climate change."
Ashoka’s Research Vision Prioritises Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Innovation: Professor Imroze Khan, Assistant Dean, Research
"We will continue to promote research areas, encouraging collaborations across unconventional fields such as history and biology or economics and molecular sciences."
Ashoka Harmonises Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Social Sciences Seamlessly: Anurag Agrawal, Dean, Trivedi School of BioSciences, Ashoka University
"I think the pace at which Ashoka does things, the way it blends science, liberal arts, social sciences, and education in life, I think it's just an amazing accomplishment. I have never seen any other place do that."
Marking a Remarkable Year of Growth, Innovation, and Achievement
As we step into 2025, Ashoka University's vision to nurture an inclusive, world-class institution that empowers individuals to drive positive change remains steadfast.
Every Bright Student Deserves a Chance at a World-Class Education: Ali Imran, Vice President, External Engagement
At Ashoka, we believe that every bright student deserves a chance at a world-class education. Over the years, through various scholarships, we have ensured that the barriers between a student’s talent and their family’s ability to pay for education have been completely eliminated. We are proud of the fact that no student who has been admitted to Ashoka has ever had to give up their seat due to financial reasons.
Empower, Engage, Educate: Ensuring Student Success Beyond Ashoka: Priyanka Chandhok, Vice President, Career Development Office
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ashoka University, we reflect on a decade of transformative education and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our journey has been marked by the remarkable achievements of our students and alumni, who embody the values of innovation, leadership, and social responsibility. At the Career Development Office, we are proud to have supported their aspirations and witnessed their growth. Here’s to many more years of nurturing talent and making a meaningful impact on society.
Ashoka’s 10 Years Mark a Decade of World-Class Mentorship: Professor K Vijay Raghavan, Chairperson, Science Advisory Council, Ashoka University
Talking about a decade of growth, learning, and innovation at Ashoka University, Professor K Vijay Raghavan reiterates the institution’s commitment to interdisciplinary education and world-class mentorship, exemplified by transformative initiatives like the Lodha Genius Programme.
Inspiring, Motivating, and Preparing High Schoolers: Rashmi Berry, Senior Director, High School Programmes, Ashoka University
Reflecting on Ashoka University's decade of transformative education, Rashmi Berry highlights the impact of the Young Scholars Programme (YSP) and Ashoka Horizons in inspiring, motivating, and preparing high school students for their future.
At Ashoka University, students from various disciplines turn science into fun, launching self-made rockets and bringing dreams and Physics concepts to life!
In 2007, Ashoka’s founders embarked on their mission of creating a world-class liberal education university in India - a powerful idea whose time they believed had come. Today, with over 200 founders and donors, Ashoka has created a new collective philanthropy model of institution-building. The University has pioneered interdisciplinary education and research in India, blending the finest global governance practices with a distinctive pedagogy and international faculty.
As Ashoka completes its first 10 years, it offers a transformative learning experience to nearly 3000 students including 4% international scholars, 57% women and over 50 specially abled students. Nearly 5000 Ashoka alumni are either pursuing higher education in top universities across the world, working in reputed organizations or building their own entrepreneurial ventures. Almost half of all students at Ashoka receive need-based aid. Since inception, over 4500 Ashoka students have received Rs. 510 crores in financial aid. 1800 of these have had a tuition-free education.
Ashoka’s faculty comprises of distinguished academicians, authors, scientists, historians, journalists, artists, and entrepreneurs who have contributed to high-quality research in their respective fields with over 800 publications, books and articles in prestigious journals.