Sushant School of Art and Architecture (SSAA), Gurgaon was established in 1989.

Its affiliated to Ansal University. It has established itself as one of the top 3 architectural institutes in the Indian subcontinent as per the EUMD India list of top architectural institutions in India by the British Council.

Sushant University (Erstwhile Ansal University) was established in 2012 under the Haryana Private Universities Act 2006. Located in the heart of Gurugram, India’s largest hub of National and Fortune 500 companies. We have eight schools offering programmes in Architecture, Design, Law, Management, Hospitality, Engineering, Health Sciences and Planning & Development.

Sushant University has been awarded the National Education Excellence award “Best Private University in Northern India 2017” along with “CSR Excellence in Education” award for two consecutive years i.e. 2017 and 2018. Sushant School of Art and Architecture at Sushant University is the flagship school which started in 1989 and has been consistently ranked No. 1 Private Architecture School in India by Outlook Magazine.

Established as the flagship higher education institute of the Chiranjiv Charitable trust in 1989, School of Art and Architecture has positioned itself as one of the Best Architecture Colleges in India. SAA has been offering a five-year undergraduate degree in Architecture and varied two-years M.Arch programmes. The school is recognized by the Council of Architecture (COA) and University Grant Commission (UGC).

Through the alumni and faculty networks, the schools have cultivated associations with several international universities. International relationships ensure that SAA commands its respected status within the global design community. We aspire to be amongst the world’s most advanced architecture and planning institutes known for their stimulating, innovative and outstanding learning environment. Here, best faculty apply innovative pedagogical techniques and encourage young minds to explore the frontiers of research, creating knowledge that will equip them for the challenges of our collective future. Unlike other Architecture Colleges in Delhi, Sushant University offers new programmes to be introduced with the intention of filling gaps that are perceived in the architecture industry.

The school is also running summer / winter school programmes to educate school-goers about architecture and planning. SAA has strong association with institutions such as the American Institute of Indian Studie (AIIS), Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) to facilitate exchange of resources and expertise.

The school offers a five-year undergraduate degree program in Architecture from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Delhi. The school is recognized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, AICTE and Council of Architecture.

VISION

Innovation in education; International Positioning Socially relevant education in architecture. With an aim to make and teach architects who are sensitive, have a strong work ethic, are articulate and confident, and contribute positively to the society, the pedagogic and research emphases of the School include: ‘heritage’, ‘sustainability’ and ‘art and aesthetics’ and ‘hands-on learning’.

Upgrading skills of research in the country; developing intensive faculty training programmes to upgrade pedagogic output; Upgrading infrastructure with state-of-the-art studios and workshops housed in a new environment-friendly building; Expanding our library with an online database of books, references, national & international periodicals and journals are some critical steps for the way ahead that the school has heavily invested in.

The schools are in the process of positioning themselves as resource centres in the region, providing capacity building and training opportunities for professionals in the field. Through these endeavours, we envision SAA to become the think tanks of innovative disciplinary discourses that offer best Architecture Courses in India and are ethical, responsible, inclusive, socially effective, global yet rooted within our context.

MISSION

Transform lives and communities through education and research

Achieve excellence through participatory governance and focus on quality research and innovation.

Attract talent through international partnerships and collaborations to achieve highest standards.

Facilitate learning through student centric and empathetic approach. Develop thought leadership with industry integration.