O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a non-profit, multidisciplinary, and research-oriented university founded in 2009. JGU was established as a philanthropic initiative by its Founding Chancellor, Mr. Naveen Jindal, in memory of his father, Mr. O.P. Jindal.
On its fully residential campus, JGU hosts over 16,000 students, more than 1,100 full-time faculty members, and over 2,900 administrative staff. The university comprises twelve schools focusing on various disciplines, including Law, Business & Management, International Affairs, Public Policy, Liberal Arts & Humanities, Journalism, Design & Architecture, Banking & Finance, Environment & Sustainability, Psychology & Counselling, Languages & Literature, and Public Health & Human Development.
Over the past decade, JGU has evolved into a global institution, bringing together full-time faculty from more than 50 countries and students from over 100 countries. Through collaborations with more than 575 leading institutions across 80+ countries, it offers a truly international learning experience.
Achievements and Rankings:
Global Recognition: JGU is ranked number one in the world with the highest overall score among all universities and was awarded ‘Gold’ by the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024.
National Excellence: JGU has been ranked as India’s Number 1 Private University for three consecutive years by the QS World University Rankings (2021–2023).
Young University Rankings: It is recognized among the top 150 universities globally under the age of 50 by the QS Young University Rankings.
Employability: JGU is also featured in the top 500 universities according to the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022.
Legal Education: The Jindal Global Law School has retained its number one rank in India for six consecutive years and remains the only Indian law school listed in the global top 100 by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
Subject Strengths: JGU is India’s top private university for Arts & Humanities and Politics & International Studies (ranking within the top 201–250 globally). It also ranks among the top two private universities in India for Economics & Econometrics, the top three for Social Sciences & Management (top 274 globally), and the top six for Business & Management Studies (top 500 globally).
In 2020, JGU was recognized as an ‘Institution of Eminence’ by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
The Jindal School of Design and Architecture (JSDA) brings together the worlds of design and architecture,
fostering new ways of imagining, making, thinking, and managing the spaces, systems, experiences, and environments that shape contemporary life. From the tactile to the digital, from material form to virtual immersion, JSDA nurtures a culture of creativity, critical inquiry, and innovation.
As an academic ecosystem, JSDA is rigorous, making-oriented, interdisciplinary, and future-focused, guided by internationally benchmarked academic practices and a globally acclaimed faculty. We encourage inquiry that cuts across design , architecture and institutional boundaries, enabling students and faculty to engage meaningfully with the complex challenges and opportunities of our time.
JSDA offers a diverse and forward-looking set of programmes: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Bachelor of Design (B.Des) – Interior Design, Bachelor of Design (B.Des) – Immersive Experience Design. It also provides global academic pathways through international degree collaborations: Jindal Adelaide Architecture Pathway (B.A./B.Des + B.ArchDes + M.Arch), Jindal Westminster Design Pathway (B.Des + M.A. / M.Sc.).
Our Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) is a comprehensive 5-year professional degree programme that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Accredited by the Council of Architecture, India (CoA), our curriculum prepares students to become innovative architects capable of addressing contemporary design challenges.
The programme emphasizes upon sustainable design, digital technologies, and human-centered approaches to architecture. Students engage with real-world projects, collaborate with industry professionals, and develop a strong portfolio that showcases their unique design philosophy.
Our Bachelor of Interior Design programme offers an immersive learning environment that integrates creative practice with critical thinking and technical understanding. Students engage in hands-on material explorations, spatial experimentation, and design studios that emphasise aesthetics, comfort, and luxury alongside functional performance.
The curriculum encourages sensitivity towards sustainability, climate, and responsible material choices, preparing students to design interiors that are both refined and future-ready. Through iterative making, research-driven design, and exposure to contemporary practices, graduates develop the ability to create meaningful interior environments that respond thoughtfully to user needs, cultural contexts, and evolving global design standards.
Our Bachelor of Immersive Experience Design programme is a comprehensive 4-year undergraduate degree that integrates design thinking, emerging technologies, and spatial practices. The curriculum equips students to design meaningful, human-centred experiences across physical, digital, and hybrid environments, preparing them to respond to evolving challenges in immersive and interactive design.
The programme emphasizes experiential design, immersive media, and interactive systems. Students engage with real-world contexts ranging from interactive installations and exhibitions to extended realities (XR), smart environments, and spatial interfaces. Through studio-based learning, industry engagement, and hands-on prototyping, students develop a strong portfolio of works that reflects their individual design philosophy and technical competence.
The Jindal Adelaide Architecture Pathway @JSDA is the only internationally accredited Bachelor’s and Master’s programme of Architecture in India today. Designed as a 3+1+2 year progression programme between JSDA, JGU and the School of Architecture and Built Environment (SABE), the University of Adelaide, this programme allows graduates to become a part of the global architectural workforce in over 35 countries worldwide, including, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand.
As part of this global programme, you are taught a curriculum that is designed by top academics from two top schools of architecture and built environment in the world as well as getting a chance to be part of a design cohort that is spread across two international institutions with state of the art facilities, job and networking opportunities.
The Jindal Westminster Design Pathway at JSDA is a unique international five-year ($3.5 + 1.5$) academic program in Interior Design and Immersive Experience Design, delivered in collaboration with the University of Westminster. This pathway offers a seamless transition into multiple postgraduate specializations, including:
1. Architecture and Environmental Design
2. Interior Architecture
3. Event Design and Management
4. Interactive Media Practices.
Tailored for students seeking global educational and professional expertise, the curriculum prepares graduates for diverse roles such as digital retail designers, game environment creators, virtual exhibition designers, and strategic design consultants. By bridging the creative strengths of two leading institutions in India and the UK, the course provides an unparalleled opportunity to master cutting-edge fields ranging from digital real estate development to interior journalism and community media management.
