Overview
Sushant University is a state private university located in Gurugram, in the Indian state of Haryana. Established under a Haryana state legislative act, it is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across disciplines including architecture, design, planning, engineering, management, law, and health sciences.
Key facts
| Name | Sushant University |
|---|---|
| Former name | Ansal University |
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Recognition | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Background
The university traces its origins to the Sushant School of Art and Architecture, an institution that had built a reputation in architectural education in the National Capital Region. The school was later integrated into a broader university framework promoted by the Ansal group, an Indian real estate and infrastructure conglomerate. The institution was originally constituted as Ansal University before being renamed Sushant University, reflecting the heritage of its founding school.
Academic structure
The university is organised into multiple schools that span professional and applied disciplines. These typically include:
- Sushant School of Art, Architecture and Design
- School of Planning and Development
- School of Engineering and Technology
- School of Business
- School of Law
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Hospitality
Programmes are offered at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, with curricula combining design studio work, technical training, and industry-linked projects relevant to its location in the NCR.
Campus
The campus is situated in the Golf Course Road area of Sector 55 in Gurugram, within the Delhi National Capital Region. The location places the university close to corporate hubs in Gurugram and the wider NCR, supporting internships and industry collaborations particularly in design, planning, and management fields.
Significance
Sushant University is notable in Indian higher education for the legacy of its School of Art and Architecture, which has been associated with architectural and design pedagogy in northern India for several decades. As a state private university in Haryana, it forms part of the broader expansion of private higher education in the NCR alongside other institutions in Gurugram and neighbouring districts.
Related topics
- Gurugram
- Education in Haryana
- Private universities in India
- University Grants Commission (India)
- Architecture education in India
- List of universities in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q4770495
- University Grants Commission, list of state private universities, Government of India
- Government of Haryana, Department of Higher Education