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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.

In a short span of time, Ashoka has been able to develop partnerships with over 50 leading colleges and universities across the world. Prestigious scholarships and fellowships received by Ashoka students include Fulbright Scholarship, Rhodes Scholarship, Inlaks Scholarship, Charles Wallace Fellowship, Felix Scholarship, Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholarship, Quad Fellowship and McCall McBain Scholarship. Ashoka achieved the 88th rank (university category) in NIRF 2022, being the youngest university in the NIRF Top 100.

In addition to building a rigorous academic programme, Ashoka addresses disciplines relevant to contemporary India through its Centres of Excellence which conduct interdisciplinary research on pressing social and economic issues and vital areas including biosciences and data sciences, thereby creating a larger institutional impact.

Ashoka University will continue with its march towards building an inclusive institution of excellence in teaching and research and nurture responsible leaders for India and the world while being a pioneering force for interdisciplinary higher education. It is a collective effort towards nation-building. This is where tomorrow’s leaders are born.