Masters' Programmes at Azim Premji University
Last Date - Jan 12, 2017

Azim Premji University Announces Admissions to Masters’ Programmes 2017
o Developing Leaders for Social Change
o Full or part scholarships for deserving students, based on family income

Bengaluru, 16 December 2016: Azim Premji University has invited applications from fresh graduates and experienced applicants who are keen to contribute to the social sector in critical areas of education, development and related domains. The Two year full time Postgraduate Programmes (M.A. Education, M.A. Development, M.A. Public Policy & Governance) and One year LL.M. Programme in Law and Development programmes at Azim Premji University aim to develop competent and committed professionals who can significantly contribute to the Indian education and social sector.

The University has an explicit commitment towards supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds, based on parental education, income, caste, gender etc. The University provides extensive financial assistance for deserving students through full and part scholarships covering tuition fees, accommodation and food charges.

Students applying to the M.A. Education programme can specialize in areas like Curriculum & Pedagogy, School Organization, Leadership & Management, Early Childhood Education or Teacher Professional Development. M.A Development students can specialize in Livelihood, Public Health, Law, Governance & Policy or Sustainability. They may also pursue a balanced general programme without any specialization.

University offers a unique learning experience with a curriculum of core courses that provide the foundation, option of specialisations through electives and flexibility to design your own course through the "Independent study" option.

Integrated field practice at the University is a unique learning experience with practicums every week, longer exposure visits, field research internships opportunities and independent field projects. Apart from these, courses in art and craft, music, cinema, literature etc. and other learning opportunities through workshops, seminars, guest lectures and events are organised in the campus.

S. Giridhar, Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, Azim Premji University said, “Given our clear social purpose, it is heartening to see that almost all our graduates chose to work in the education and development sector, many of them in rural areas. They have taken the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to social change on the ground.”

Admission process and dates: Students can apply online on the University website. Applicants will be shortlisted based on a written test and personal interview. The final date for applications for the Postgraduate & LL.M. programmes is Jan 12, 2017 with the test scheduled in 30 centres across India on Jan 22, 2017 and interviews in Feb/Mar 2017.

Career Opportunities & Placement Support: The four postgraduate programme batches that have passed out have seen an almost 100 % campus placement. Dedicated campus placement cell facilitates these career opportunities. A variety of challenging and fulfilling roles are available in the social sector, NGOs, corporate social responsibility departments, research and educational institutions.

Address: Azim Premji University, Pixel Park, B Block, PES Campus, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, 560100
Toll Free Helpline: 1800 843 2001
Email: [email protected] for Postgraduate Programmes
Website: www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/admissions

About Azim Premji University

Azim Premji University was established under the Azim Premji University Act 2010 of the Government of Karnataka. Azim Premji Foundation, the sponsoring body set up the University as a fully philanthropic and not-for-profit entity, with a clear social purpose. Azim Premji University’s key mission is to prepare graduates with great competence, integrity and social commitment who can contribute to the Education and Development sectors in India.