Draft:Noida International University

{{Infobox university
| name = Noida International University
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| type = Private university
| established = 2010
| parent = Maruti Educational Trust
| affiliations = University Grants Commission (UGC)
| chairman = Dr. Devesh Kumar Singh
| chancellor = Prof. (Dr.) Vikram Singh
| vice_chancellor = Prof. (Dr.) Uma Bhardwaj
| city = Greater Noida
| state = Uttar Pradesh
| country = India
| campus = 75 acres (30 ha)
| website = {{URL|niu.edu.in}}
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'''Noida International University''' ('''NIU''') is a private university located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 2010 under U.P. Legislature Act No. 27 of 2010 and is recognised under Section 2(f) of the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC) Act, 1956.{{cite web |title=Noida International University – Admission, Courses, Ranking |url=https://www.careers360.com/university/noida-international-university-greater-noida |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=[[Careers360]]}}{{cite web |title=Noida International University |url=https://www.shiksha.com/university/noida-international-university-greater-noida-53337 |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=[[Shiksha.com]]}} The university is sponsored by the Maruti Educational Trust.{{cite web |title=Noida International University |url=https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/noida-international-university |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=[[QS Top Universities]]}}

== History ==
Noida International University was established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh through U.P. Legislature Act No. 27 of 2010, vide notification No. 1108/79-vi-1-10-1(Ka) 23-10 Lucknow, dated 12 October 2010.{{cite web |title=Noida International University – Admission, Courses, Ranking |url=https://www.careers360.com/university/noida-international-university-greater-noida |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=Careers360}} The university subsequently received recognition under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, and was also granted [[Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation|SIRO]] (Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) status by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India.{{cite web |title=Noida International University |url=https://www.shiksha.com/university/noida-international-university-greater-noida-53337 |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=Shiksha.com}}

== Campus ==
The university's campus is situated at Plot No. 1, Sector 17-A, Yamuna Expressway, Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, within the National Capital Region (NCR). The campus spans approximately 75 acres near the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida.{{cite web |title=Noida International University |url=https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/noida-international-university |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=QS Top Universities}}{{cite web |title=Noida International University – Infrastructure |url=https://www.shiksha.com/university/noida-international-university-greater-noida-53337/infrastructure |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=Shiksha.com}}

Campus facilities include hostels (with single, double, and triple room options for both male and female students), a library with a collection of over 30,000 books and journals, computer laboratories, a cafeteria, a gymnasium, a sports complex, and Wi-Fi connectivity across the campus.{{cite web |title=Noida International University – Infrastructure |url=https://www.shiksha.com/university/noida-international-university-greater-noida-53337/infrastructure |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=Shiksha.com}}

== Administration ==
The university is governed by a structure that includes a Chairman, Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Controller of Examinations, and Deans of respective schools.

'''Chairman:''' Dr. Devesh Kumar Singh serves as the Chairman of Noida International University. He holds a degree in medicine and surgery from Bharati Vidyapeeth University, where he completed his doctorate in 2013. Following the completion of his doctoral studies, he assumed leadership of the university. Under his chairmanship, the institution expanded its academic programmes, schools, and infrastructure across its 75-acre campus in Greater Noida.{{cite web |title=Meet Our Chairman – Noida International University |url=https://niu.edu.in/leadership/ |access-date=23 April 2026 |publisher=Noida International University}}

'''Chancellor:''' Prof. (Dr.) Vikram Singh serves as the Chancellor of Noida International University. He is a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who previously held the position of Director General of Police (DGP), Uttar Pradesh, one of the senior-most positions in the state police administration. Beyond his academic role, Prof. Vikram Singh is widely recognised as a public commentator on issues of law enforcement, policing reform, crime, and public policy. He has been a regular panelist and speaker on national television channels including Aaj Tak, ABP News, Times Now, Republic TV, Zee News, India TV, NDTV, and India Today. He has also delivered a TEDx talk on youth leadership and career development.{{cite web |title=Meet Our Chairman – Noida International University |url=https://niu.edu.in/leadership/ |access-date=23 April 2026 |publisher=Noida International University}}

'''Vice-Chancellor:''' Prof. (Dr.) Uma Bhardwaj assumed the office of Vice-Chancellor at Noida International University in 2022. She brings over 30 years of combined experience in the education and corporate sectors, having dedicated more than 25 years to teaching and research. Prior to joining NIU, she held academic and administrative roles at several institutions and was associated with professional bodies including IIT Roorkee, AIIMS Rishikesh, and Rostock University, Germany. In 2022, she was conferred the title of "India's Most Impactful Vice Chancellor" at the Edustar Leadership Awards, an annual ceremony organised by Daily Indian Media recognising excellence in higher education leadership across India.{{cite web |title=Appointment of Dr. Uma Bhardwaj as Vice-Chancellor of NIU |url=https://niu.edu.in/appointment-of-dr-uma-bhardwaj-as-the-vice-chancellor-of-niu/ |access-date=23 April 2026 |publisher=Noida International University}}{{cite web |title=Appointment of Dr. Uma Bhardwaj as Vice-Chancellor of NIU |url=https://niu.edu.in/appointment-of-dr-uma-bhardwaj-as-the-vice-chancellor-of-niu/ |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=Noida International University}}

== Academics ==
NIU offers over 100 programmes at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels across 13 schools of study.{{cite web |title=Noida International University – Courses |url=https://www.shiksha.com/university/noida-international-university-greater-noida-53337/courses |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=Shiksha.com}} Students from more than 65 countries are enrolled at the university.{{cite web |title=Noida International University |url=https://www.educatly.com/university/60250/noida-international-university |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=Educatly}}

=== Schools ===
The university operates the following schools:

* School of Engineering & Technology
* School of Business Management
* School of Law & Legal Affairs
* School of Pharmacy
* School of Liberal Arts
* School of Education
* School of Fine Arts & Design
* School of Journalism & Mass Communication
* School of Sciences
* School of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences
* School of Allied & Healthcare Sciences
* Centre for Online & Distance Learning

=== Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences (NIIMS) ===
The university operates the Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences (NIIMS), which includes a hospital with over 900 beds. NIIMS is affiliated with the [[National Medical Commission]] (NMC) and functions as a centre for clinical training and undergraduate medical education.{{cite web |title=Noida International University – International Admissions |url=https://niu.edu.in/international-admissions/ |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=Noida International University}}{{cite web |title=Noida International University |url=https://www.shiksha.com/university/noida-international-university-greater-noida-53337 |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=Shiksha.com}}

=== Admissions ===
Admissions to technical programmes are conducted through NSAT (NIU Scholarship cum Admission Test) or national-level examinations such as [[JEE Main]] and [[CUET]]. MBA admissions accept NSAT, [[MAT (Management Aptitude Test)|MAT]], and [[Common Admission Test|CAT]] scores. Ph.D. admissions require an entrance test and personal interview; candidates holding [[UGC-NET]] with JRF or equivalent qualifications are exempted from the written test.{{cite web |title=NIU Admission 2025 – Shiksha |url=https://www.shiksha.com/university/noida-international-university-greater-noida-53337/admission |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=Shiksha.com}}{{cite web |title=Noida International University Greater Noida |url=https://www.careers360.com/university/noida-international-university-greater-noida |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=Careers360}}

== Accreditation and Recognition ==
NIU is recognised under Section 2(f) and Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956.{{cite web |title=Noida International University – Admission, Courses, Ranking |url=https://www.careers360.com/university/noida-international-university-greater-noida |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=Careers360}} In March 2024, the university received an '''A+ grade''' from the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) in its first accreditation cycle, with a score of 3.44 out of 4.{{cite news |date=27 March 2024 |title=Noida International University awarded NAAC A+ grade in first assessment cycle |url=https://news.careers360.com/noida-international-university-awarded-naac-grade-in-first-assessment-cycle |access-date=1 April 2024 |publisher=Careers360}}

===== NIU holds recognition and approvals from the following statutory and regulatory bodies:{{cite web |title=Recognitions & Approvals |url=https://niu.edu.in/recognitions-approvals/ |access-date=23 April 2026 |publisher=Noida International University}}{{cite web |title=Noida International University |url=https://www.shiksha.com/university/noida-international-university-greater-noida-53337 |access-date=23 April 2026 |publisher=Shiksha.com}} =====

* [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission (UGC)]] – recognised under Section 2(f) and 12(B)
* [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)]] – A+ Grade, Score 3.44/4 (First Cycle, 2024)
* [[AACSB|Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)]]
* [[All India Council for Technical Education|All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)]]
* [[Bar Council of India|Bar Council of India (BCI)]]
* [[Council of Architecture|Council of Architecture (COA)]]
* [[National Medical Commission|National Medical Commission (NMC)]]
* [[Indian Nursing Council|Indian Nursing Council (INC)]]
* [[National Council for Teacher Education|National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)]]
* [[Pharmacy Council of India|Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)]]
* [[Indian Association of Physiotherapists|Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP)]]
* Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty (UPSMFAC)
* [[Association of Indian Universities|Association of Indian Universities (AIU)]]
* Department of Scientific and Industrial Research – Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (DSIR/SIRO)
* BSG India
* [[National Board of Accreditation|National Board of Accreditation (NBA)]] – MBA and B.Tech CSE programmes
* Institution's Innovation Council (IIC)

== International MOUs ==
NIU has signed Memoranda of Understanding with universities and institutions across multiple countries:{{cite web |title=International MOUs |url=https://niu.edu.in/international-mous/ |access-date=23 April 2026 |publisher=Noida International University}}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:85%"
!Institution
!Country
OTH Regensburg

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Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu (Erasmus+)

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Hellenic American University

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Abu Ali ibn Sini Bukhara State Medical Institute

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AIMST University

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BRICS International Forum

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Bureau of Cultural Heritage, Ministry of Culture

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Centre College of Business & Technology

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Crimean Business Institute

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Erzincan Binali Yildirim University

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Fort Hays State University

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FPT University

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University of Cape Coast

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Harvard Business School Publishing (e-Learning)

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Politeknik Aisyiyah Pontianak (POLITA)

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Physiotherapy School of Academy YAB (PAY)

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University Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa (UNTIRTA)

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INTI International University

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International Medical School, Almaty

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Kyungdong University

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Missouri State University

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Mountain Top University (MTU)

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Pavlodar State Pedagogical University

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Pokhara University

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Poltava University of Economics and Trade

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Saint George's University

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Sonargaon University

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Sprott Shaw College

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Swiss Institute for Management and Hospitality

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Tbilisi Open University

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Western Delta University

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Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University

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Malalay Institute of Higher Education

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Istanbul Kent University

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New York Institute of Technology

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North Carolina A&T State University

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Yerevan Haybusak University

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Caucasus University

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University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business

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University of Islamic Denominations

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Ural Federal University (UrFU)

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S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan State University

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University of International Business

}

== Collaborations ==

=== National Academic Collaborations ===
NIU has established academic collaborations with the following Indian institutions:{{cite web |title=Collaborations |url=https://niu.edu.in/collaborations/ |access-date=23 April 2026 |publisher=Noida International University}}

Shyam Lal College (Evening), University of Delhi

Hindu College, University of Delhi

Asian School of Media Studies, Uttar Pradesh

Global Alliance World Educational Consortium Bangalore (GAWECB)

=== Healthcare Partners ===
The university has tie-ups with the following hospitals for clinical training:{{cite web |title=Collaborations |url=https://niu.edu.in/collaborations/ |access-date=23 April 2026 |publisher=Noida International University}}

VIMHANS Hospital, New Delhi

Jaypee Hospital, Noida

Felix Hospital, Noida

Shri Krishna Lifeline Hospital, Greater Noida

Fortis Hospital, Safdarjung Enclave (APRC Centre), New Delhi

Roshan Hospital, Greater Noida

Gautam Buddha University Medical Block, Greater Noida

Babasukhmal Hospital, Dankaur

Green City Hospital, Greater Noida

== Awards and Achievements ==
The university has received recognition from various education bodies and media organisations:{{cite web |title=Awards & Achievements |url=https://niu.edu.in/awards-achievements/ |access-date=23 April 2026 |publisher=Noida International University}}
{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%"
!Award / Recognition
!Awarding Body
NAAC A+ Grade (Score 3.44/4) – First Cycle

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AACSB Accreditation

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Royal Brands – The Emblem of Success

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12th ASSOCHAM National Education Summit Award

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Education National Excellence Award

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Grand Jury Award

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Hindustan Achievers Award

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Architecture Award

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Education World Award

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India's Most Impactful Vice Chancellor (2022)

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IIRF National University Ranking – 81st (2024)

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India Today Architecture Ranking – 34th (2021)

}
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