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Where Arts, Sciences and Ideas Converge
At the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, education is expansive and interconnected. Our programmes encourage you to explore diverse disciplines, engage with complex ideas, and connect knowledge to action. By combining academic rigour with the freedom to design your own learning pathway, SoLAS equips you with the critical thinking, analytical and communication skills essential for navigating today’s challenges and shaping tomorrow’s opportunities.
Learners are given wide-ranging opportunities to design their unique educational journey by choosing from a large basket of major, minor and elective courses. Our experienced, passionate faculty are drawn from the best universities and organisations. Our national and international collaborations provide opportunities for students to engage in internships and other collaborative activities, enhancing and complementing their classroom learning. Our pedagogy is aimed at developing thoughtful and creative individuals striving for excellence in their chosen fields of specialisation.
The SoLAS Edge to Liberal Education
Skill Development
Our programmes focus on developing essential graduate skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and collaboration, that are relevant across careers and life pursuits.
Interdisciplinarity
We integrate knowledge from the humanities, sciences and social sciences, enabling students to make connections across disciplines and approach problems from multiple perspectives.
Experiential Learning
Learning goes beyond the classroom through fieldwork, community engagement, internships and study projects that translate theory into real-world practice.
Research and Training
Students are encouraged to engage in faculty-mentored research, gaining practical experience in designing studies, analysing data and presenting findings—skills valued in both academia and industry.
Programmes
Explore a wide spectrum of disciplines in the humanities, sciences and social sciences.
Tailor your academic journey with majors, minors and electives that reflect your interests and aspirations.
USP (Foundation Year)
Our innovative liberal arts foundation year is designed to achieve two key objectives: cultivating a wide range of graduate skills and providing meaningful exposure to interdisciplinary learning.
1st Semester
Focuses on developing essential graduate competencies such as critical thinking, effective reading, academic writing, public speaking, debating, and practical skills for navigating complexity, uncertainty and ambiguity in professional and personal settings.
- Academic Writing
- Public Speaking and Debate
- Effective Reading and Critical Thinking
- Mathematical Literacy and logic
- Exercises in Self-Expression
- Indian Constitution and Politics
- Environmental Awareness and Climate Change
- Research Methodology (Compulsory)
2nd Semester
Introduces students to key themes and debates across disciplines, empowering them to make well-informed choices about their major and minor areas of study.
- Value Education (Compulsory)
- Introduction to Environmental Science
- Introduction to Psychology
- Introduction to History
- Introduction to Politics and International Relations
- Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Literature
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Introduction to Applied Math
This unique foundation year provides students with a strong intellectual and practical
base for future academic and career success.
India Immersion Programme
The India Immersion Programme (IIP) is a mandatory immersive residential programme organised for first-year students during the summer. It provides an opportunity to step away from the inevitable routines and expectations of urban life and immerse themselves in a way of life that allows a deep connection with nature, and a reconnection with silence, reflection and intuition.
Study Abroad
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International Experience
Our study abroad opportunities connect students with leading universities worldwide, enabling them to immerse themselves in new cultures, engage with global academic communities and gain perspectives that enrich their learning at home.
Message from the Dean
Prof. (Dr.) Priya Nair
Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (SoLAS).
As the Dean, I am thrilled to invite you into our vibrant academic community, a place where curiosity, creativity and critical thinking come together to shape the leaders of tomorrow.
At SoLAS, we are dedicated to offering a distinctive education that combines academic rigour with essential life skills. In addition to our rigorous academic training in the chosen areas of specialisation, we offer a unique pedagogy that emphasises developing critical thinking, effective communication and interdisciplinary learning. Through our innovative curriculum, including a year-long foundation course—you will gain a comprehensive set of skills such as effective reading, academic writing, research, public speaking and creative problem-solving. These tools will prepare you to excel in both your personal and professional endeavours.
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