Vidyashilp University, [VU] Bengaluru: Courses, Fees, Facilities

Bhavishya Thimmaiah

Vidyashilp University is a private university located in Bengaluru. Established in 2021, the University is a part of Vidyashilp Education Group. It is recognized by the UGC and offers undergraduate programs such as B.Tech. (Hons.) {Data Science}, B.A. (Hons.), B.A. (Hons.) with Research, B.M.S. (Hons.), B.M.S. (Hons. with Research), B.Des., B.Sc. (Hons.), B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), B.M.S., LL.B. (Hons.) and Ph.D. program with varied research specializations. The BCI approval is in progress for some of the courses like B.Tech. (Hons.) {Data Science}, B.A. (Hons.), B.A. (Hons.) with Research, B.M.S. (Hons.), B.M.S. (Hons. with Research), B.Des., B.Sc. (Hons.), B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), and B.M.S., LL.B. (Hons.). Vidyashilp University offers these programs for new-age domains like Data Science, Digital Business, Communication Design, Decision Sciences, Economics, Psychology, and Legal Studies with a focus on domain expertise and interdisciplinary learning. The University is a member of AIU. Vidyaship University has established a strong network of industry partners that helps in redefining higher education.

Vidyashilp Education Group has a heritage of nearly four decades in K-12 education. From a single room with 30 students in 1982, the group has grown to 3 schools and 2 preschools in various parts of Bangalore. The Vidyashilp institutions provide an educational experience of the highest quality and aim to advance the frontiers of knowledge and to prepare students for life, work, and leadership. There are around 300+ experienced faculty members and 15 national and international associations.

 Table of Contents

• Highlights
• Admission Dates
• Courses
• Schools
• Admission
• Why Choose Vidyashilp University?
• Infrastructure
• Placements
• Scholarships
• Collaborations

Vidyashilp University Highlights 

The highlights of Vidyashilp University, such as university type, recognitions, facilities, etc., are mentioned below.

Vidyashilp University Admission Dates

The prominent admission dates for Vidyashilp University are listed below.

Vidyashilp University Courses

Vidyashilp University courses are offered in the fields of technology, management studies, data science, digital business, design studies, and liberal arts. The courses along with eligibility and duration are listed below and are mentioned in the table below.

Vidyashilp University Fee Details

The fee details for prominent courses at Vidyashilp University are listed below.

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Vidyashilp University Schools

The VU schools function with an interdisciplinary dependence to create deep domain knowledge. It focuses on a problem-solving approach to learning and provides program choices across all four schools with a curriculum established in Data Science, Digital Business, Design
Studies, Liberal Arts and Legal Studies. The schools under Vidyashilp University are mentioned below.

Vidyashilp University Admission

The admissions philosophy at Vidyashilp University is to select diversely talented students who will make the university an exciting campus providing a unique student experience of collective learning and leadership. The co-curricular accomplishments, hobbies and community service will play a vital role in the admission process, as these aspects reflect the student's personality and leadership potential. A Vidyashilp University student will not only develop competence in their chosen field but also develop a character that will prepare them for life.

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Vidyashilp University Eligibility Criteria

Numerous courses are offered by Vidyashilp University, each of which has different eligibility criteria. Below is a list of a few courses offered by the university with their eligibility criteria.

Vidyashilp University B.Tech Eligibility

B.Tech {Hons.} (Computer Science and Engineering) {Data Science} is an undergraduate program offered by Vidyashilp University. The duration of this course is 4 years. This program has specialization tracks in Applied Deep Learning or Full Stack Development.

Eligibility Criteria

• National/ State Boards: The candidate should have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% from a recognized Board.
• Candidates having a rank in JEE Main/ State Engineering Entrance Exams are considered.
• IB: The candidate should have English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Computer Science or any technical vocational subject as an optional subject. The candidate should have an IB Diploma or IB Certificate with a minimum average of 4 points for Physics, Mathematics and any optional subject with an overall minimum of 24 points. Technical vocational subject must be related to Chemical/ Civil/ Computer/ Electrical/ Mechanical streams
• A Level: The candidate should have Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/ Biotechnology/Biology/ Computer Science or any technical vocational subject as an optional subject in the ‘A-Level and English in the ‘AS’/ IGCSE/ GCSE

Vidyashilp University B.Des Eligibility

B.Des is an undergraduate program offered by Vidyashilp University. The duration of this course is 4 years. It offers a major in Communication Design and students can choose from User Experience (UX )Design and Design Research.

Eligibility Criteria

• National / State Boards - Candidates should have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board.
• A Level - Candidates should have minimum 3 subjects in the ‘A’ Level and 5 Passes in IGCSE/GCSE.
• IB - Candidates should have a IB Diploma or IB Certificate (minimum 24 points).
• Candidates having cleared NID DAT, UCEED, and other National Entrance Exams will be considered.

Vidyashilp University BMS/ BMS (with research) Eligibility

B.M.S. (Hons.) / B.M.S. (Hons. with Research) is an undergraduate program offered by Vidyashilp University. The duration of the program is 4 years.

Eligibility Criteria

• National/ State Boards: The candidate should have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% from a recognized board
• IB: The candidate should have IB Diploma or IB Certificate (minimum 24 points)
• A Level: The candidate should have a minimum of 3 subjects in the A-Level and 5 subjects cleared in IGCSE/ GCSE.
• Other criteria: The candidate should have completed 10+2 qualification from a foreign university/ board, and will be subject to verification of transcript of marks and equivalence certificate.

Vidyashilp University BA {Hons.}/ BA {Hons.} (With research) Eligibility Criteria

B.A. (Hons.) / B.A. (Hons. with Research) is an undergraduate program offered by Vidyashilp University. The duration of the program is 4 years.

• Candidates are required to clear 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks or an IB Diploma or IB Certificate with a minimum of 24 points from any recognized board or a minimum of 3 subjects in A-Level and 5 subjects cleared in IGCSE/ GCSE.

Vidyashilp University B.Sc Hons Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc. (Hons) is an undergraduate program offered by Vidyashilp University. The duration of this course is 4 years. It offers a major in Decision Sciences. Vidyashilp University has collaborated with Mu Sigma as its Industry Experience Partner for this program.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates are required to clear 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks from the National / State board or IB Diploma or IB Certificate with a minimum of 24 points or a minimum of 3 subjects in A-Level and 5 subjects cleared in IGCSE/ GCSE

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Why Choose Vidyashilp University?

The Vidyashilp University Experience fosters a climate for collaboration between individuals and groups from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Vidyashilp University creates a diverse, inclusive community and environment where VU faculty, students and parents, and alumni feel connected to one another by a common sense of purpose, pride, and spirit, and develop a distinctive ability to work, learn, lead, and serve in diverse contexts.

Vidyashilp University Academic Advantages

Some of the reasons for choosing Vidyashilp University are listed below.

• Domain Expertise: Vidyashilp University’s primary educational goal is the cultivation of deep domain knowledge within each student’s chosen field.
• Experiential Learning: Through innovative approaches to teaching and learning, Vidyashilp University unleashes the potential to make education personalized, interconnected, and seamless.

• An Interdisciplinary Vidyashilp: Vidyashilp University functions with an interdisciplinary dependence to create deep domain knowledge. It
  focuses on a problem-solving approach and provides program choices across all four schools with a curriculum established in Data Science,
  Digital Business, Design Studies, Liberal Arts, and Legal Studies.

Vidyashilp University Infrastructure Facilities

Vidyashilp University Bengaluru is spread over an area of 8 acres which is the founding campus and the 35 acres campus is under development. Vidyashilp University ensures the safety of the students and looks after their welfare and requirements as well. VU is acknowledged for its campus and residential facilities. Vidyashilp University Facilities provide separate hostel facilities for Boys and Girls.  Students are provided with 24 hrs Wi-Fi Facility, an uninterrupted power supply, sports facilities, good and hygienic food, and a common room. Some of the highlighting features of the VU campus are listed below.

• Classrooms
• Art Court
• Cafeteria
• Physics and Computer Science Labs
• Design Studio
• Block for Vidyashilp Research Centre
• Block for Institute for Social Innovation
• Block for Centre for Learning Science and Technologies
• Career Development Centre
• Academic Blocks
• Seminar Halls
• Library
• Indoor and Outdoor Sports Facilities
• Moot Court

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Vidyashilp University Placements

Vidyashilp University Placement Cell acts as a mediator between the students and industry partners. Various internships are offered by prestigious recruiters like Flipkart, Swiggy, Big Basket, and Amazon. Social Media and Digital Marketing Organizations like LinkedIn, Facebook, Justdial, and IndiaMART are also a part of the recruiter family.

Vidyashilp University Scholarships

Vidyashilp University offers merit-based scholarships to reward outstanding academic performers and high-achieving all-rounders. The institute believes that financial limitations shouldn’t discourage students from applying and has established enabling scholarships as well. The different types of scholarships offered by Vidyashilp University are given below.

• Enabling Scholarship
• Encouragement Scholarship
• Merit Scholarship
• Academic Performance Scholarship

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Vidyashilp University Collaborations

Vidyashilp University has partnered with top institutions and organizations across the globe to offer students and faculty increased access to research and learning opportunities across disciplines and industries. The partnerships entail Student Exchange, Visiting Faculty for teaching programs, Research Collaboration, Curriculum Design and Delivery, Joint Projects, and Study-abroad Tours and Programs. These partnerships provide students and faculty with an opportunity to exchange ideas and network at an institutional level. Vidyashilp University has partnered with the following institutions.

• University of Wisconsin
• Pearson VUE
• Babson College
• Indian Economic Association
• Indian Commerce Association
• InSPA
• The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• Taisi
• 256 Network
• Tricog
• Evueme
• Koo
• Cytecare
• Capital Float
• Inventus Capital India
• Computer Society of India