Overview
Krea University is an Indian private university located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The institution focuses on liberal arts, sciences and management education, and operates through two constituent schools: the School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) and the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), the latter of which was incorporated under the aegis of the university.
Key facts
| Name | Krea University |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 2018 |
| Location | Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Academic focus | Liberal arts, sciences and management |
| Schools | School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS); Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) |
Background
The university was established in 2018 by a group of high-net-worth individuals and academicians. Among the founding figures associated with the institution are economist Raghuram Rajan, industrialist Sajjan Jindal, and businessman Anand Mahindra.
Krea is situated in Sri City, an integrated business city in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, near the border with Tamil Nadu.
Academic structure
The university houses two schools on its campus:
- School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS): offering programmes built around an interdisciplinary liberal arts and sciences curriculum.
- Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR): a management and finance-focused institution incorporated under the aegis of the university.
Significance
Krea University is among a small group of contemporary Indian private universities that have adopted a liberal arts and sciences orientation, combining undergraduate liberal education with a dedicated management and financial research arm through IFMR.
Related topics
- Sri City
- Institute for Financial Management and Research
- Liberal arts education in India
- Private universities in India
- Raghuram Rajan
- Anand Mahindra
- Sajjan Jindal
References
- "Krea University", English Wikipedia.