Overview

Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, (Deemed to be University), with its headquarters in Prasanthi Nilayam (Andhra Pradesh) in India, is a visible manifestation of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's vision of education for human transformation. The Institute was recognised as a Deemed to be University by the Government of India in 1981.

The Deemed University hosts three campuses: Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh), Brindavan(Bangalore, Karnataka), and Prasanthi Nilayam (Andhra Pradesh).

"Education must teach a person what life is, and what its goals are. It must purify the heart and clarify the vision. It must prevent pollution of the hand, heart and head by habits injurious to the individual, society and the nation. It must promote virtues and raise the moral and spiritual standards of the educated.

In this University the medium of instruction is discipline. The first, second and third languages are love, service and sadhana (spiritual discipline)...".

- Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Founder Chancellor

Providing Integral Education

The world today seems to be passing through a crisis of search for peaceful and happy living. Despite affluence of various kinds, man is still thirsting for true love, inspiration and trust. All nations across all cultures instinctively place their hopes of a better life and future on their children. More often than not, this hope, however well-intended, is without a plan for the development of tools that will equip students to usher in this change as future citizens.

This ultimately begs the following question: are we educating our children to be students who can reverse this trend towards self-degradation in every facet of human life? If today's students are to provide answer to tomorrow's problems, then the education we impart today is highly significant.

Right from its very inception, the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning has always believed in integrating ethics and values as the undercurrent of every subject taught at the University. Combined with academic excellence, the Institute provides a holistic framework of inter-personal development for its students. Its compulsory residential character trains the mind, body and spirit of the student in an environment similar to the ancient Indian 'gurukula' system of education, in the most modern context.

The Revered Found Chancellor always stressed: Education must broaden the heart; it must expand one's love...Fortitude and equanimity belong to the Reality in man. One must reveal this fact in every act.

The Deemed University designs a curriculum that is challenging, relevant and one that encompasses the Founder Chancellor's vision of Integral Education. It aims at developing students into competent individuals and responsible citizens with sound character.