Symbiosis is a family of 44 academic institutions, imparting quality education for over 40 years. It is host to over 27,000 Indian and International students on campus and over 1,00,000 students off campus. In 2002, the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India conferred the 'Deemed to be University' status on Symbiosis, and further in 2006 the University Grants Commission, Government of India withdrew the word Deemed and renamed the University as Symbiosis International University.

Inspired by the ideals of 'Vishwa Bharati' of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore and 'Antar Bharati' of Sane Guruji and with a deep desire to help foreign students, an idea of 'Symbiosis' was conceived by Dr. S.B. Mujumdar in the year 1971. "Symbiosis", which means 'living together of two different organisms for mutual benefit'. Therefore, the main dictum at Symbiosis is "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – The World as One Family".

The University offers varied and content rich programmes which are industry specific and has multi-disciplinary approach. These programmes are offered through the constituent institutes of the University which are under the aegis of separate discipline. Our primary objective is to build a better future. In keeping with this, the University offers variety of programs under its seven faculties – Graduate, Post Graduate & Research levels.

Symbiosis International University (SIU) has partnered with International Universities to promote various forms of academic Collaborations. The University has collaborations with Universities in France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Portugal, USA, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.

Director of SCMS

Dr. Adya Sharma has more than 20 years of professional experience. She worked with leading trade house of India for more than 10 years as Senior Marketing Manager before joining the academic world. She has now been associated with Symbiosis for almost 10 years. She was Head-Marketing department at Symbiosis Institute of International Business before joining Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies as Deputy Director.

The Chancellor
Inspired by the ideals of 'Vishwa Bharati' of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore and 'Antar Bharati' of Sane Guruji and with a deep desire to help foreign students, an idea of 'Symbiosis' was conceived by Dr. S.B. Mujumdar in the year 1971. The motto of Symbiosis is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and truly for the foreign students at Pune it is a 'Home away from Home'. 

Symbiosis today comprises of 43 institutes imparting training in diverse disciplines. It has students who hail from all states of India and 75 different countries. Symbiosis is known to be a Multicultural, Multilingual and Multinational institution. An institution, where academic democracy prevails. Where law is the religion and freedom of thought and expression is the spirit. Where equality is not preached but practiced. Where Innovation, Passion and Compassion is nurtured.

As a distinguished academician and educationist, Dr. S.B. Mujumdar's vision has blossomed into a large educational complex from his caring and concern for international students at Pune. His long illustrious career was recognized by the President of India in the prestigious award :

"Padma Shri" in 2005.

"Padma Bhushan" in 2012

Life and Culture

SCMS – Pune is a place where ideas, passions, and questions can be fully explored. With an overwhelming number of campus clubs and student organizations, you will definitely find something for every interest and passion. There’s so much to do, countless opportunities to connect, nourish talents, and serve others. Each year there are special events that allow students to uniquely represent their experience through leadership, fun, and creative expression.

The staff at SCMS act as an espresso jolt to your academic career who will keep you going by providing advice and resources to make your academic journey easier. Whatever your interests are, there is an activity in SCMS for you. Our studies, provides peer counseling, offers training in interpersonal relationships and leadership, and generates intellectual abilities and interest.

This all spells an active student body and busy, bristling institute.