Symbiosis International, deemed a University, was established in 1971 by Professor Dr. S. B. Majumdar. The University is spread over four states and 6 cities. The University campus is the epitome of beauty and is equipped with all the facilities. They epitomize the vision of symbiosis that promotes international understanding with the help of quality education. The University welcomes international students to give quality and top-notch higher education. The university offers online UG and PG courses through its online wing of Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL) to employ online and digital learning methodologies around the world. 

This institution has been awarded Category 1 status by the University Grants Commission, (UGC). It is also accredited with the A++ grade by the National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC). This University is also ranked 32nd by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF 2023) in the University category. It is ranked in 10th position for the class of University and Deemed to be a University in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievement, ARIIA IN Private Self-Financed University. The courses offered by SSODL are even approved by AICTE providing learners with a credible digital learning option. 

In the Global Rankings, the University has been ranked amongst the top 800 – 1000 Universities Globally by THE(Times Higher Education). As per the QS Rankings, the University is ranked in the top 350 universities in the Asia zone and is known to be India’s only university ranked in Asia-Pacific Quality Label.

The University is one of its kind and is a pioneer in providing liberal arts education it has formed many schools like language, literature, philosophy, art, theatre, political science, Indology, education, Anthropology, Applied Science, Sociology, Film Studies, Peace, Conflict Studies, International Relations, Music, dance, Sports, Economics, and many more departments that offer quality education to students. As per the new regulations, India is offering 4 years honors program. 

The university has quite a high placement rate. It provides opportunities for students to Marico, Triton, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., HDFC Life Ltd., Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India Pvt. Ltd. (Daimler), UPL, Bunge India Pvt. Ltd, Hindustan Cargo Ltd., Nestle, VE Commercial (Volvo), Citibank, IDFC Bank, Nielsen India, VMWare, CRISIL Ltd., Indo American Hybrid Seeds, Parijat, Welspun India Ltd., Danfoss, Infosys Limited, Perfetti Van Melle, Wipro Eco Energy, Darashaw & Co. Pvt. Ltd., ITC-ABD and many more.

University offers online Undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate degree programs to students in regular, distance, and online modes. In online mode, it offers 22 unique programs to the students. It offers BBA, BCA, BSc (Economics), MBA, MSc(Data Science), M.Sc (Computer Application), MSc(Economics), MA(Mass Communication), And various diploma and certificate courses. 

Courses offered by Symbiosis International Online

UG Programmes:

• BBA- Bachelor of Business Administration
• BCA-  Bachelor of Computer Application
• B.Sc (Economic)-  Bachelor of Science (Economic) Honours

PG Programmes:

• MBA- Master of Business Administration
• M.Sc (Data Sci.)- Master of Science
• M.Sc (Comp. App.)-  Master of Science (Computer Applications)
• M.Sc (Economics)-  Master of Science (Economics)
• MA (Mass Comm.)-  Master of Arts (Mass Communication)

Diploma Programmes:

• DHHM- Hospital & Healthcare Management
• DMLS- Medico Legal Systems
• DHIM- Health Insurance Management
• DCR- Clinical Research
• DQMHHO- Quality Management of Hospital & Healthcare Organization
• DAND- Applied Nutrition & Dietetics
• DMT- Medical Tourism
• DPVCDM- Pharmacovigilance & Clinical Data Management
• DNA- Nursing Administration
• DHC- Health Communication
• DHPD- Hospital Planning and Design

Certificate Programmes:

• CMW- Medical Writing (CMW)
• CDMHHO- Disaster Management for Hospital & Healthcare Organization
• CHICPS- Hospital Infection Control & Patient Safety