Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (Formerly Symbiosis Skill and Open University), also known a SSPU, was established in the year 2017 by the Symbiosis Open Education Society.

Symbiosis was started in 1971, by visionary educationist Dr. Shantaram Balwant Mujumdar as a "home away from home" for foreign students studying in Pune. He was awarded Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan by His Excellency President of India. Since its inception, Symbiosis has grown into a large education group with schools and colleges spread across 20 campuses. Symbiosis has thousands of students from all across India and 80 countries studying in various on-campus programs.

Symbiosis Open Education Society (SOES) was established to promote vocational, skill-based education, and open & distance learning. SOES has four constitutent units under its aegis - Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Symbiosis Vocational Junior College, Symbiosis Community College, and Symbiosis Institute of Skill Development. SCDL was established in 1994 with the objective of "Reaching the Unreached".

VISION

To create a world-class environment of learning where students and working professionals can obtain knowledge and skills relevant to the industry and useful to the society.

MISSION

To provide higher education and skill development opportunities at all levels to students so as to prepare them for gainful employment and entrepreneurship.

Taking the mission of Skill India forward, Symbiosis Open Education Society announced the establishment of Maharashatra's first Skill Development University called the Symbiosis Skills and Professional University at Kiwale, Pune. The University was enacted through a bill passed by State Legislation on 3rd May, 2017.

The 'State-of-Art' campus has been constructed on 15 acres of land with specialized skill training equipment and machines. The University offers Certificates, Diplomas and Degree programs in high growth sectors such as Automobile, Construction, Mechatronics, Architecture, Retail, Ports & Terminal Management, Beauty & Wellness, Media Management and Film Making etc.

with multi entry-exit and credit banking options. The objective of the University is to create 'industry-ready' youth who can be gainfully employed upon completion of their courses.

The innovative model of the University provides entry to all, enabling those from both the formal as well as informal systems to acquire education and skills. The model has incorporated the strength and best practices of the vocational and skill development system followed in various countries as well as the characteristics of the Indian ethos and culture.

Partnerhips with industry for joint curricula development, skill training, on the job training, joint applied research projects, etc will be undertaken by the University. Centre of Excellence, labs, simulation, Software and training workshops will be created to impart skill and practical training.

The University will also have a Community College and a Vocational & Employment Guidance Cell which will offer career guidance and livelihood oriented short term courses to local farmers, women and school dropouts.