Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) is a Private University established in 2013 by an Act passed by State of Karnataka. RUAS offers student-centric, outcome-based education in a wide spectrum of disciplines to equip students deal with the ever evolving and changing Global challenges. RUAS has been established with a vision to be recognized as a modern, innovation-intensive University which continually interacts with the Industry, Business Communities and Government organizations. The University strives to instill competence, confidence, and creative thinking in its students so that after graduation, they apply their academic learning and practical skills to find innovative solutions to societal problems.
The Eight Faculties and the Two Schools of RUAS are:
• Faculty of Engineering and Technology
• Faculty of Management and Commerce
• Faculty of Art and Design
• Faculty of Dental Sciences
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
• Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
• Faculty of Life and Allied Health Sciences
• School of Social Sciences
• School of Law
RUAS has implemented Outcome-Based Curriculum which focuses on equipping the students with domain knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the fulfilment of the local, regional, national and global developmental needs. It has adopted global best practices in teaching, learning and assessment to ensure all-round development of students which help them immensely in furthering their future career as extraordinary professionals and responsible citizens. The programmes offered by this comprehensive University are multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary in nature which is a strongly desirable characteristic of the education required for modern India and its promising economy. RUAS has invested significantly in advanced design, simulation, manufacturing and testing facilities also which are housed in modern buildings. Directorates such as Student Affairs, Sponsored Research, Training and Lifelong Learning, Techno Centre, Transferable Skills and Leadership Development, and International Collaborations and Partnership Management compliment the academic activities.
RUAS offers 32 Undergraduate and 48 Postgraduate programmes through its 37 departments catering to over 6000 students including 380 doctoral scholars. A total of 1327 bachelors, 1621 masters and 17 Ph.D. scholars have graduated from RUAS. Some of the University’s significant accomplishments are:
• Granting of ‘2f’ status by UGC in April 2016
• ARIIA-2020, Ministry of Education, Government of India ranked RUAS in the Brand of 26 to 50 under Private-Self- Financed Category
• QS-I Gauge ‘ E-Learning Excellence for Academic Digitization (E-LEAD)’ certification in 2020
• Approval by Technology Development Fund (TDF) - DRDO for Academia-Industry Collaborative Manufacturing and Indigenization Projects
• Approved Nodal Technology Center for Base Repair Depots of Indian Air Force
• Four R&D Research Centers Sponsored by Government of Karnataka including a Unique 3D Printing Facility
• Recognition by DSIR-SIRO, CEMILAC and Certified as Design & Collaborative Center by BEL and HAL
• Recognized Training Center for training Hospitality Staff in Karnataka
• Receipt of Grant from PACE Foundation (Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education) which is a multi-Company/University alliance to encourage Students to engineer practical solutions for Global issues
• 150 Patents Filed, 75 Patent Applications Published and 17 Patents Granted of which 13 are International Patents
• 7 Technologies Licensed for commercialization. Discussions for another 10+ Technologies are underway
• Complete over 130 Research Projects sponsored by various funding Agencies of Government of India and Government of Karnataka with Grants exceeding Rs. 8 Crores (USD 1.1 Million)
• Techno Center of RUAS has executed more than 550 industrial consultancy projects for corporates and other organizations
• Directorate of Training and Life Long Learning (DTLLL) has trained 40,000+ delegates in various domains
• Ramaiah Advanced Learning Center has conducted 800+ Surgical Skill Training Programs for Doctors and other Medical Professionals
RUAS has established a Technology Business Incubator in the specialty domains, such as IoT, Robotics and Intelligent Systems, and Electronics System Design and Manufacturing. The University engages in active initiatives such as establishment of research partnerships with defense and space science laboratories, and premier Universities of International repute. Owing to its passionate pursuance of cutting-edge research, intellectual innovation and strong outreach, RUAS is envisioned to grow into a top University renowned for student-centric professional education and services.