Symbiosis International University (SIU) is a private coeducational, multi-institutional university located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It has been given official recognition by the UGC and the AICTE. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council has conferred an 'A' grade to the university. SIU is part of the Symbiosis Society which is its managing body.
The society was established in 1971 by Padmashree S. B. Mujumdar. It was given autonomous status in 2002 by the Ministry of Human Resources Development and since then has opened many more institutes affiliated to it.
Symbiosis International University has 19 academic institutions spread over nine campuses in Pune, Noida, Bengaluru and Nashik. All form part of the Symbiosis Society, with the other institutes in the society being affiliated to other bodies.Padma Bhushan Dr. S.B. Mujumdar established Symbiosis on the principles of Vedic thought of "World as One Family" and is resplendent of the activities and students of several countries. The students come from more than 75 countries and find this to be a home away from home. Symbiosis Centre of International Education, wing of the University, is responsible in promoting this idea and also facilitates international students. The University also has MOU's of collaboration with several renowned universities of the world and encourages students & faculty to participate in its programmes.
The University bears in mind its objective that its ultimate aim is to participate in the task of inculcating knowledge and hone skills which are vital to the young graduates and post graduates who passes out from the University