SASTRA University, Thanjavur was established in 1984.

As Shanmugha College of Engineering, which is now renamed as Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA).

With a humble beginning in the year 1984, SASTRA’s progress in the last 36 years is a testimony to its commitment to build a University as envisaged in its guiding model. Today, SASTRA is one of India’s premier institutions offering undergraduate, postgraduate & doctoral programmes in Engineering, Management, Law, Sciences, Humanities and Education. It was conferred Deemed-to-be-University status in 2001 by the University Grants Commission under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. SASTRA also has an MHRD-notified off-campus named Srinivasa Ramanujan Centre (SRC) at Kumbakonam.

As a comprehensive University, its teaching programmes are complemented by research engagements, consultancy assignments, training and extension activities. It had been re-accredited by NAAC (fourth cycle) with a maximum grade of ‘A++’ (3.76/4.00) and is a Category I Institution based on the UGC’s categorization of Universities for Graded Autonomy Regulations, 2018. Twelve engineering programmes of SASTRA have been internationally accredited for a period of 9 years by the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), UK recognizing SASTRA’s academic excellence. In the NIRF ranking, SASTRA has always been placed among the top 40 Universities with a current position of 22 in 2022. It is also recognized as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organization by the Government of India.

It has carved a niche for itself as a centre for fostering and developing the body, mind and spirit of its students. The blend of academic excellence and real world experience with moral values has earned SASTRA, national recognition.

SASTRA offers various undergraduate and post graduate courses in Engineering, Science, Education, Management, Law and Arts besides various doctoral programs and has state-of-the-art infrastructures.

The standard of excellence of the courses is reflected in the grades awarded to us by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and in the success of the students in industry and academia, both in India & abroad. 

VISION & MISSION

SASTRA's Vision and Mission reflects its commitment towards providing quality higher education, undertake meaningful research and create overall progress amongst the stakeholders involved.

SASTRA’s Vision is "To be a world class university engaging in meaningful research & development offering quality education to the students and other learners."

The Mission statement of SASTRA is "To impart value–based higher education turning out good scholars who are at the same time good individuals and good citizens in order that they may become useful members of an enlightened humane society."

The goals and objectives of SASTRA to realize the vision are:

• To become a role model Institution for higher learning
• To offer contemporary & flexible curriculum with a blend of inter-disciplinary courses to diverse students through impactful pedagogy
• To establish Research Centres of Excellence in niche areas to address global challenges and local needs
• To nurture research, innovation and entrepreneurship
• To engage in National Mission projects involving health care, manufacturing, digital, environment, clean energy and skill development
• To strengthen collaborations with premier Indian and Foreign Institutions and industries for academics and research
• To offer consultancy & testing services and executive training programmes for corporates
• To extend the benefits of higher education transcending geographical boundaries through online programmes
• To engage in extension activities and field outreach programmes for societal development
• To continue to adopt green practices for reducing carbon footprint