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Which are the top 5 liberal arts universities in India?

Liberal Arts and Sciences is a contemporary subject discourse gaining immense popularity in top institutions across the globe for its multidisciplinary approach.
As opposed to the common myth, liberal arts and sciences is a much broader academic stream going way beyond the convention of fine arts, performing arts and humanities-related subjects. 
thapar-university-patialaOffering avenues for wider thought horizons, interdisciplinary academic options and creative ideologies, liberal arts universities serve as the perfect career-led option for curious minds.
However, liberal arts and sciences is still considered a relatively new field with only a few leaders across the country. 
There are only a few renowned liberal arts colleges in India that offer niche liberal arts and sciences programmes. The ones that are currently offering multiple liberal arts and sciences courses are making a mark globally.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology being India’s leading educational institute takes a step forward in the industry by offering innovative programmes laying great focus on experiential learning going beyond the limits of classroom teaching.

Here’s a list of the top 5 liberal arts universities you can count upon:

  1. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is often regarded as one of the best universities for the course in India. Bringing ideas to reality, the institute offers a holistic and humanistic approach to interdisciplinary programmes. Aiming at developing a new world formed at the intersection of the mind and heart, the Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences runs on the motto of ‘awaken and be surprised’. Close partnership with topmost global university- The University College Groningen, enables the institute to offer a world-class education regime for creative and curious minds.

  1. Flame University located in Pune offers liberal arts and sciences subjects combining the classroom teaching with the practical mode of teaching. This includes seminars, workshops, field trips, etc. A greater focus is laid by the institute on developing confident individuals who have a knack for solving global problems. BA, BSc, BBA courses are offered. 

  1. Azimji Premji University is known for offering a wide range of liberal arts and sciences courses that do ot follow a single subject specialisation. Infusing diverse streams into one programme, the university offers a unique fee structure as well (basis family income). A known liberal arts university in Bengaluru, the university is equipped with pedagogical innovations and research facilities. 
  2. Symbiosis School of liberal arts, Pune aligns itself with international standard liberal arts and sciences structure. The university offers four year BA and BSc programmes in various subjects like Business Studies, Media Studies, Economics, Sociology, English, Psychology,  Political Science, etc.
  3. Ashoka University offers MA in liberal arts. Interdisciplinary coursework inculcating humanities, social sciences, behavioural sciences and natural sciences offer a competitive edge. The university is well known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and research projects.
So go on, use the list above to choose your best liberal arts universities for an insightful journey opening minds, refining perspectives and creating innovative breakthroughs. 

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