Azim Premji University offers postgraduate programs in education and development to train future leaders who can contribute to positive social change in India. The university aims to develop outstanding professionals through integrating theory and practice. It offers MA programs in Education and Development, each with optional specializations. The programs are designed to provide students with knowledge and skills through coursework, practicum, projects and fieldwork, while also supporting their careers and placement in social sectors. Financial assistance is available to encourage diversity.

1. Azim Premji University
Towards a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society
www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in

2. Azim Premji University
We are a university with a clear social purpose. Our goal is to develop
outstanding professionals in the domains of education and
development, who can contribute to positive social change in India.
Exceptional learning opportunities offered through 2 year Masters
Programmes *
▪ M.A. (Education) – with (optional) specializations in School Leadership &
Management or Curriculum & Pedagogy
▪ M.A. (Development) – with (optional) specializations in Livelihoods, Public Policy,
Health and Nutrition, Law and Governance
* The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recognized the University and has endorsed its degree programmes under
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3. Azim Premji University
A unique and exciting learning environment for developing future
leaders in education and development.
Outstanding Learning Environment Fulfilling Career Opportunities
• Theory–practice integration • Active placement support
• Faculty – leading academicians & field • Career opportunities in Azim Premji
experts Foundation
• Culture of enquiry and discovery. • Extensive partner networks
Extensive Student Support The Opportunity to Make a
Difference!
• Financial assistance based on needs
• Academic tutorials, language, • Develop skills, knowledge & attitudes
communication skills required for catalyzing change
• Active mentoring and communication • Utilize competencies in the real world
• Student accommodation facilities through deeply fulfilling careers.
• Equitable opportunities and diversity
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4. Outstanding Learning Environment
1. Integration of theory and practice – 5. World class academic resources,
curriculum, learning processes, field work and library and cutting edge technology
institutional design. infrastructure.
2. A faculty group of leading academicians 6. Opportunities for rich field experience
and practitioners who integrate academic at:
rigour with real world experience.
• Azim Premji Foundation State
3. A supportive yet challenging culture of and District Institutes across
India
inquiry and discovery.
• Foundation’s demonstration &
4. A vibrant, inter-disciplinary learning training schools
environment with integrated approach to
education, health, livelihoods and related
• Other organizations / NGOs in
development domains.
the education and development
sectors
5. Significant emphasis on research, analysis
and critical thinking.
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5. Extensive Financial Assistance & Student Support
We encourage diversity and welcome motivated applicants across all
socio-economic, geographical, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Financial assistance through educational • Extensive pre-programme orientation,
loans for all students to cover full or part academic reading and writing support, in-class
tuition and living expenses.
tutorials, communication skills.
• Support for loan repayment to students
who join the social sector or pursue higher • Professional counselling, medical and
education in related domains. insurance facilities provided.
• Scholarships are available for students who • Student accommodation provided on
meet the economic eligibility criteria request.
• In a limited number of highly deserving cases, • Diverse student body for wide, multi-
additional financial support is available for
cultural exposure.
students already working in the not-for-profit
sector (min 2 years of work experience) and
also for applicants from other sectors, keen on • Opportunities to explore a range of extra-
pursuing a career in the social sector. curricular and co-curricular activities.
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6. Career Opportunities & Placement Support
Growing Career Opportunities Active Placement Support
The education and development sectors are Counselling and on-going support for
growing rapidly and require talent. overall career management
Shortage of development & education Placement at the Foundation
professionals (teachers, teacher All students with 2+ years of work
educators, policy experts, specialists, experience considered for
administrators) employment at Foundation during
admissions process. Other students may
apply during the final semester.
Key Drivers
• Large public investments and programs in
Active Placement Cell which assists
social sector like NREGA, NRHM, NRLM etc
students to find employment with
• Large no. teachers needed in next 5 years in
industry, government, academia,
public schools to fulfill RTE norms
media & NGOs
• Over 50% vacancies in 600 Govt. Teacher
Training Institutes Provides an extended network that will
• Growing presence of NGOs and Corporate help students all throughout their careers.
Social Responsibility organizations.
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7. An Opportunity to Make a Real Difference
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has”
– Margaret Mead, Anthropologist
Some random facts about India
•47% of children in Std V cannot read a Std II India needs an large
level text. number of
•Over 60% children drop out of school between highly
Std I to Std X. competent
professionals
•22% of the population is undernourished. who are
•Under-five mortality rate is 69 per 1,000 live passionate
births. about creating a
positive social
impact
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8. Our Students
• Bright, forward-thinking, creative and innovative
individuals who challenge assumptions and think out-of-the-
box.
• Young men and women with a genuine passion for
catalyzing social change.
• Tomorrow’s leaders who will carry the learnings from the
University into their workplaces and into society 8

9. Common Programme Information
Programme Design – M.A. (Education) and M.A. (Development)
• Duration: Organised into 4 semesters over 2 years
• Core Courses: Compulsory Foundation level courses
• Elective Courses: To expand knowledge and skills. Specializations may be gained
by choosing a specified number of elective courses from within the area of
specialization they are interested in.
• Open Courses: opportunities to explore themes related to the arts, culture, the sciences,
and other subjects
• Practicum : Organised activities or experiences outside the classroom with an
aim to deepen understanding of practice
• Independent Study/Project: Independently crafted field of study on a specific
area of interest guided by a faculty member
• Fieldwork/Field Placement: Opportunity to explore the field, critically view
current practice and understand ground realities
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10. Post Graduate Degree Programs: Summary
Program Details Eligibility Criteria
Master of Arts in Helps individuals develop into reflective • A recognized Bachelor’s
Education (2 yr) education professionals with a conscious Degree in any discipline.
alignment towards humanitarian and social
Specializations in concerns.. • Work experience in the
School Leadership and education or development
Management Students can contribute to the education domains is encouraged.
Curriculum and sector as administrators, curriculum
Pedagogy designers, social entrepreneurs, policy
specialists and researchers.
Master of Arts in Provides students with a sound grounding in • A recognized Bachelor’s
Development (2 yr) core areas of development theory, research Degree in any discipline.
and practice from a multi-disciplinary
Specializations in perspective. • Work experience in the
Livelihoods education or development
Public Policy Students can look forward to working in the domains is encouraged.
Health & Nutrition fields of livelihoods and economic
Law and Governance development, ecology and environment,
governance, health and education.
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11. Admission Process
• The University welcomes candidates with a passion to contribute towards education and
development in India.
• Selection Process: The selection process for both the University degree programmes
will have a written test and a personal interview.
• Written Test: Eligible candidates will be required to take an all-India Written Entrance
Test on February 24, 2013 (Sunday). To enable easy access for students, test centres
will be available across the country.
• Personal Interview: Candidates shortlisted on the basis of written test performance
will be called for a personal interview during the months of March/April.
• Further details on the Admissions process will be made available on the University
website and will be published in leading newspapers.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages students from different socio-
economic backgrounds, caste, class, religion and gender to apply.
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12. Campus and Facilities
• The interim campus is located on the premises of the PES Institute of Technology on
Hosur Road, Bangalore.
• The campus is spread over 12 acres and offer the following facilities and amenities
• Classrooms equipped with audio visual equipment
• Seminar Halls
• Library
• Banking Services
• Wireless Connectivity
• Sports facilities
• Student Accommodation off campus
• Residential campus being constructed on outskirts of Bangalore with state of the art
infrastructure
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13. Azim Premji University: Some Glimpses
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14. Thank You
Towards a Just, Equitable, Humane and Sustainable Society
Q&A Session
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