Gujarat Biotechnology University(GBU), Gandhinagar

Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) is the World’s First Biotechnology University spread over a 28-acre campus near GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Funded by the Government of Gujarat’s Department of Science & Technology, GBU has, at its c artment of Science & Technology, GBU has, at its core, a culture of excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship. GBU offers MSc (Res) and PhD programmes in five biotechnology domains with a strong translational focus to deliver biotech solutions for societal challenges. GBU also actively engages with the vibrant life science industry across India. Our in-depth collaboration with the world-leading University of Edinburgh (UoE) has resulted in a unique partnership that offers a UoE-designed, progressive curriculum, visiting faculty, academic policies, and faculty development programmes. GBU develops critical thinkers through research-based multidisciplinary training. Internships with industry and placements at the University of Edinburgh equip our graduates to identify challenges, design problem-solving approaches, manage projects, communicate and have highly sought-after subject-relevant competencies. Gujarat Biotechnology University envisions a world-class, research-driven academic institution with a foundry of transformational knowledge to train and prepare biotech scientists in cutting-edge, product-focused research. We aim to create and deliver groundbreaking, novel, and innovative products for the India of tomorrow. Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) aims to develop future-ready professionals who can address the challenges of translational research for societal problems by developing globally competitive, research & innovation-focused ecosystems. Our mission is to capitalise on disruptive innovations in the biotechnology landscape and bridge the gap in converting an idea into a product. GBU’s goal is to be among the top 20 R&D-focused institutions in the world.