The dynamic and diverse world of 21st century offers a whole new set of challenges and opportunities – and the future leaders of this century need to adapt, have a sense of purpose and understand societal consequences to create impact in an ethical manner.  To deliver these outcomes, eminent academicians and corporate leaders have come together to announce the launch of Krea University.

The University's mission is to enable high potential individuals learn to create a positive, catalytic impact ethically in a dynamic and diverse world. The  University has a unique “interwoven learning” approach that weaves creativity and action, arts and sciences, theory and practice, Eastern and Western perspectives as also the learnings of the past with the readiness for the future.

High Standards

With the distinguished governing and academic councils, the University promises to uphold the highest academic and ethical standards. The University has designed a 4-year residential undergraduate programme in Liberal Arts and Sciences leading to BA (Honors) and BSc (Honours) degrees. The course design will offer students a choice of concentrations and electives after building a strong foundation of mandated multidisciplinary core and skills courses.  Immersive learning experiences through real world projects and internships would prepare the students for a holistic approach to face challenges and opportunities. Co-curricular activities in a vibrant campus would inculcate a sense of aesthetics and well – being.

The University aims to attract and select talented and high potential students who are keen to make a difference - using a rigorous multi – criteria process.  The transparent and “need-blind” admission process will ensure that truly meritorious students are not constrained by finances. The University will be building a world class; learning-friendly, secure and smart residential campus at Sri City spread over 200 acres.

Creating Thinking Indians

Speaking during the launch event, Dr Raghuram Rajan , Advisor to the Krea Governing Council said “What we're trying to do is to create a new generation of thinking Indians who will contribute to the development of the globe. We intend to bring something to the table that simply doesn't exist in India today, but is very much warranted for the India of the future.”

 Sajjan Jindal, Member of the Krea Governing Council said, “I am very happy to be a part of Krea - bringing great global and Indian minds together to create an institution of global prominence.” Reiterating the value of this new enterprise, Anand Mahindra, Member of the Krea Governing Council said, “Krea's graduates will undoubtedly be the most sought after candidates, both in the corporate world and in other chosen vocations.”

Interwoven Learning

Seshasayee, Chairman of Supervisory Board , Krea University explained the new paradigm as  'a unique interwoven learning' approach that weaves creativity and action, arts and sciences, theory and practice, Eastern and Western perspectives as also the learnings of the past with the readiness for the future”.

Dr Sunder Ramaswamy, Vice Chancellor emphasised the uniqueness of the interwoven learning by saying “ Krea's attempt is to weave together deep domain expertise with broad based practical skills through the key components of the course spread across four years”