Postgraduate programmes

Do you have the heart for social change?

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We help you become motivated, socially committed professionals who can work in the spirit of social change.
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About 90% of our students work in the social sector and 80% of our alumni now work in disadvantaged parts of India at the grassroots.
We believe that social change begins with care
We support you through the various challenges you may face in your academic journeys, inside and outside the classroom.

Join our Master of Public Health programme
Enabling professionals to develop a grounded understanding of public health challenges in India, embedded in a commitment towards the values of equity, rights, and social justice.
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Register now for Admissions 2023
Applications for the academic year commencing August 2023 will open in October 2022.
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Our English Language Support Centre (ELSC)
Focussing on building the confidence and language ability of students by enabling an environment that’s non-judgmental, supportive and encouraging, for students to evolve in the language and communicate better.
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Azim Premji University gave me a new lens for introspection. During my course, I learnt various perspectives about the development of society. My professors provided a space to reach my full potential during the course.
Vaibhav Vimal Ganesh Sonone, (M.A. Development, 2016-18), Executive at PRADAN, Mohgaon, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh.

There is always something for you to do on campus.

Live, work and play.
Whether you want to sing, watch a movie or join a fitness group, we’re here for you.
Our Bengaluru campus
Explore our sustainable Bengaluru campus
Our students explore key ideas in development.
Research in important societal trends such as gender in livelihoods, urban sustainability, access and equity in health and changing farming practices.