Alliance University is a state private university located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It was established by the Government of Karnataka through a state legislative act, and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across disciplines including management, engineering, law, liberal arts, and design.
| Name | Alliance University |
|---|---|
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
| Recognition | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Karnataka |
Alliance University traces its origins to Alliance Business School, an institution that focused on management education in Bengaluru. It was subsequently elevated to the status of a private university under a state act passed by the Karnataka Legislature, allowing it to confer degrees in its own name across a wider range of disciplines.
The university is organised into multiple constituent schools, which typically include:
Programmes range from bachelor's degrees through to master's and doctoral (PhD) qualifications. The business school component has historically been the institution's most prominent offering, with a focus on the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and related management programmes.
The university operates campuses in and around Bengaluru, including a main campus on the outskirts of the city. Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, is one of India's principal centres for higher education, information technology, and corporate activity, which provides context for the institution's industry-oriented programming.
As a state private university, Alliance University functions within the framework of Karnataka's higher education system while exercising autonomy in curriculum design, admissions, and degree conferral. It contributes to the concentration of management and professional education institutions in Bengaluru.