Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID),Pune was established in 2003

"Symbiosis" is a Trust registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act 1950 (Reg.No.F/481,Pune) and a Society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 (Reg.No.MAH-679-PN), having its registered office at Senapati Bapat Road, Pune - 411004, in the State of Maharashtra, India.

Symbiosis Motto: "Vadudhaiva Kutumbakkam" means "World is one Family"

Symbiosis is a family of 48 academic institutions, imparting quality education for over 50 years. It is host to over 40,000 Indian and International Students on campus.

These campus epitomize the Symbiosis Motto, "Promoting International Understanding through Quality Education" and are a beehive of international students from all across the gloe, being privy to Indian Culture and hospitality. Many of these campuses are fully residential and have recreational facilities which include swimming pools, amphitheaters & Health Care centres. Keeping its excellent track record in mind, in 2002, the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India conferred the "Deemed to be University" Status on Symbiosis.

Vision

Promoting international understanding through quality education

Mission

To inculcate the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (The world is one family)

To contribute towards knowledge generation and dissemination

To promote ethical and value-based learning

To foster the spirit of national development

To inculcate cross cultural sensitization

To develop global competencies amongst students

To nurture creativity and encourage entrepreneurship

To enhance employability and contribute to human resource development

To promote health and wellness amongst students, staff & community

To instill sensitivity amongst the youth towards community and environment

To produce thought provoking leaders for the society