Avantika University

Avantika University, located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, is India’s first design-centered university. It emphasizes “Designeering”—a fusion of design, innovation, creativity, and enterprise—through experiential, project-based learning. Its vision is to nurture independent thinkers and socially responsible citizens who can drive positive change.

 About Avantika University

The Spirit of Avantika

Avantika University is built on the philosophy of design-centric learning. Students engage in real-world challenges through analysis, ideation, prototyping, and testing. Faculty act as facilitators, encouraging collaboration and independent thinking. Learning is just-in-time, not just-in-case, ensuring relevance and impact.

Vision

To cultivate enlightened citizens who bring positive societal change through creativity, innovation, and responsibility.

Mission

• Deliver contemporary, personalized education with a 21st-century curriculum.
• Build a robust ecosystem driven by innovation and enterprise.
• Provide a high-quality student experience with experiential learning at its core.
• Foster independent thinking, intellectual boldness, and practical dexterity.
• Embed sustainability and instill values of social, economic, and environmental responsibility.

Core Values

• Create, Change, Transform
• Freedom of Thinking
• Academic Rigor and Excellence
• Integrity and Diligence
• Collaboration over Competition
• Individuality, Diversity, and Universality
• Social and Moral Responsibility

Key Features

• #Designeering: A unique approach combining design and engineering.
• Focus on how to learn, not just what to learn.
• Liberal and creative education with interdisciplinary courses.
• Project and problem-based learning.
• Emphasis on intellectual and practical dexterity.
• Promotion of independent thinking and innovation.

Location & Establishment

Avantika University is a state-private university, established through an Act of Legislature of Madhya Pradesh. It is located in the historic city of Ujjain, blending tradition with modern innovation.

Academic Approach

Programs are led by DICE (Design, Innovation, Creativity, Enterprise). Courses include:

• Critical & Creative Thinking
• Creative Visualization
• Design Methods
• Individual & Society
• History of Technology & Design
• Science of Nature

These connect engineering, design, and liberal arts, preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow.

In essence: Avantika University is not just an institution—it’s a movement to reimagine education through design, innovation, and enterprise