www.krea.edu.in

Reimagining learning forthe 21st century and beyond.

Our MissionEnable high potential individuals

to learn to create positive, catalytic

impact ethically, in a dynamic and

diverse world.

About UsKrea University is an upcoming global

university in Sri City near Chennai,

India. It is the brainchild of a stellar

team of academicians, industrialists

and intellectuals. Conceptualized to

be a platform for the 21st century and

beyond, Krea University is re-imagining

the education system to enable

students to become agile, adaptable

and purposeful leaders.

Interwoven Learning - a unique & rigorous processKrea University’s unique Interwoven

Learning weaves together academics

with experiential learning. It provides

students a broad based learning

experience while also deep diving

into their specialization to create

well-rounded minds that are prepared

for a change-driven future. Each major

at Krea will be guided by a set of

principles, which will be interwoven

into the curriculum. Krea’s learning

ethos dictates that students learn

not only from the faculty members,

but also from each other.

- Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

A new paradigm of Interwoven Learning to create relevant, meaningful jobsin the future

- Dr. Raghuram Rajan

Create a new generationof thinking Indians whowill contribute tothe developmentof the globe

Undergraduate ProgrammesSome of the finest minds in the world

have come together to design Krea

University's standout undergraduate

programmes. Students have strong

roots in their chosen concentrations,

make connections across disciplines,

and also possess requisite skills like data

analysis and quantitative reasoning.

The University o�ers 3-year B.A.

(Honours) & B.Sc. (Honours) degrees

in a completely residential programme,

with an option to pursue an additional

fourth year of advanced studies.

Guiding principles of the curriculum

?Unanswered questions

Comfort with uncertainty

Immersivelearning

Real-world connect

Data analyticsImpact of technological revolution

on the discipline

HistoricityEvolution of ideas

in a discipline

EthicsAbility to understand

ethical questions

InterdisciplinaryelementsAbility to cut

across disciplines

Research-basedAn appreciation forknowledge-creation Writing intensive

Ability to communicatewithin the discipline

Reimagining the fundamental approach to learning

Interwoven Learning

Economics

History

Literature &the Arts

Political Science

Social Studies

B.A. (Honours)

Computer Science

EnvironmentalStudies

Life Sciences & Cognitive Sciences

Mathematics

Physical Sciences

B.Sc. (Honours)

Reputed & expert faculty pool

Students will learn and interact with

some of the finest academic minds

drawn from top universities around

the world like Oxford, Cambridge,

Harvard, IIT and Columbia.

Scholars, teachers and researchers

who are not only experts in their

fields but also dedicated mentors.

A low student-to-faculty ratio will

allow students to develop close

relationships with faculty creating

an engaging and interactive

environment.

Enriching student life

A secure, learning-friendly campus,

a talented, diverse peer group and

an enriching set of activities well

beyond the classroom, await all

Krea University students.

Collaborations & partnerships

Krea University has an expanding

set of collaborations and

partnerships with universities,

corporates, NGOs and governments

to provide ample opportunities for

students to complete internships

and projects with the best minds

in their areas of interest and

explore study abroad options.

Exciting future opportunities

Krea’s graduates would have

a competence set with a sense

of purpose, societal consciousness

and ethics preparing them better

for higher education, careers in

corporates, not-for-profit,

government & entrepreneurship.

Course Structure

During their time at Krea University, studentswill take the following courses:

• Required core courses

• Required skill courses

• Immersive experiential learning

• Interdisciplinary core course

• Chosen concentration

• Chosen electives

• Capstone thesis

• Advanced studies in the 4th year (optional)

CampusKrea University's state-of-the-art

campus is built on 40 acres

of land at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.

It leverages state-of-the-art

technology to ensure students

have a seamless campus

experience, with contemporary

educational and recreational

infrastructure. The residential

towers are equipped with

air-conditioned twin-sharing

bedrooms, recreational lounges

and laundry service.

A global benchmark in every way

Admission ProcessRigorous, merit-driven and holistic

Krea’s two-stage admissions

process is rigorous and aims to

understand every aspect of the

candidate’s profile. It goes beyond

scholastic abilities to look for

fundamental qualities like

open-mindedness, curiosity,

communication, collaboration,

creativity and self-awareness.

Financial AidKrea University has a robust and

comprehensive need-blind

admissions process that is backed

by an equally diligent financial-aid

process. This ensures that every

admitted student is able to

a�ord Krea.

Applications open 1st November 2018• Application

• Immersion day

• Final selection and awarding

of Financial Aid

Application• Personal story

• Academics & co-curricular

• Extra curricular activities

• Personal details

• Shortlisting for Immersion Day

Immersion Day• Krea immersive case• Reflective essay• Conversations• Synopsis• Decision on admissions

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2 stage admissions process

- Anand Mahindra

Krea's graduates will undoubtedly be the most sought after candidates for jobs, both in the corporate world andin other chosen vocations

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Admin o�ce: 24, Kothari Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034

Campus: 5655, Central Express Way, Sri City, Andhra Pradesh 517464

ask@krea.edu.in | www.krea.edu.in

Vice-Chancellor's Note

We will expose our students to immersive learning opportunities, thus narrowing the gap between what students experience in "the real world" and "the classroom world"

- Sunder Ramaswamy, Ph.D. (Vice-Chancellor, Krea University)

To read the complete version of the Vice-Chancellor’s note,

visit www.krea.edu.in.

Governing council N Vaghul | Chancellor & Member

R. Seshasayee | Chairman

Executive Committee & Member

Sunder Ramaswamy, Ph.D.

Vice-Chancellor & Member

Kapil Viswanathan | Vice-Chairman

Executive Committee & Member

Anu Aga | Member

Manjul Bhargava, Ph.D. | Member

Vishakha N. Desai, Ph.D. | Member

John W. Etchemendy, Ph.D. | Advisor

Dheeraj G. Hinduja | Member

Sajjan Jindal | Member

Anand Mahindra | Member

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw | Member

Raghuram G. Rajan, Ph.D. | Advisor

C. Srinivasa Raju | Member

S Ramadorai | Member

Cyril Shro� | Member

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Sunder Ramaswamy, Ph.D. | Chairman

Manjul Bhargava Ph.D. | R. Brandon Fradd

Professor of Mathematics, Princeton University

Vishakha N. Desai, Ph.D. | Senior Advisor for

Global A�airs, Columbia University

John W. Etchemendy, Ph.D. | Stanford University’s

12th Provost and Patrick Suppes Family Professor in

the School of Humanities and Sciences

Akash Kapur, Ph.D. | Writer and Journalist. Former

Columnist, International New York Times

T M Krishna | Renowned musician and public

intellectual

Srinath Raghavan, Ph.D. | Senior Fellow, Centre for

Policy Research

Gaurav Raina, Ph.D. | Faculty, IIT, Madras

Raghuram G. Rajan, Ph.D. | Katherine Dusak Miller

Distinguished Service Professor, Chicago Booth,

23rd Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

Jessica Seddon, Ph.D. | Director of Integrated

Urban Strategy at the World Resources Institute

Tara Thiagarajan, Ph.D. | Chairman and Managing

Director, Madura Microfinance Ltd., Founder and

Chief Scientist at Sapien Labs

Academic council

Speak to a Krea admissions counselor at 044-3063 7763