Sri City, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh — 2 July 2026 — Sricity International University (SIU) was formally launched today at its Interim Campus by the Hon’ble Minister Shri Lokesh Nara – Minister for HRD, IT E&C and RTG, Government of Andhra Pradesh, in the presence of SIU’s Global Advisory Council, Governing Board, and Industry Partners.
SIU is pioneering a new education system of Work-Study Dual Model in India — designed from the ground up to ensure that every graduating student is employable with industry relevant skills.
The launch comes at a defining moment for Indian higher education. India produces more than nine million graduates every year, yet only about 42.6% are assessed as employable; more than half of those who do find work are in roles below their qualification, and over 80% of employers report serious skill gaps. SIU calls this the Bharat Employability and Jobs Challenge — and has been established to solve it..
In the Work-Study Dual Model, students spend roughly a third of their time learning on campus and the remainder working as interns with industry partners. While interning at Industry Partners, students are paid a minimum stipend of ₹10,000 monthly from the very first year. The Industry Partners are expected to increase the stipend amount as the student productivity improves with experience. At SIU, a four-year degree student graduates with about 2+ years of real work experience.
The curriculum is co-designed with industry partners and updated annually to keep pace with the rapidly evolving AI-driven industrial landscape, ensuring that students acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies demanded by the future of work.
To promote Entrepreneurship, SIU has already set up an Incubation Center (Station-S) at its campus. Around 10 startups have commenced operations with the support of Station-S & Gnan Circle Ventures, a Cat-I Venture Capital Fund.
Andhra Pradesh leading the way on Employability Skills
“Our young people have the ability and the ambition; what they need is an education that connects directly to work… Andhra Pradesh is proud to lead the nation in solving this challenge.”— Shri Nara Lokesh – Hon’ble Minister for HRD, IT, E&C, and RTG, Government of Andhra Pradesh
An ecosystem that makes the model possible
What makes this model possible is the extraordinary ecosystem of Sri City, where more than 200+ companies from over 30 countries operate across a wide range of industries. Few places in the country — or the world — bring industry and education together so closely. Students at SIU will learn and work alongside leading global companies right where they study, and Andhra Pradesh is proud to be home to an institution that turns this advantage into real opportunity for our young people.
— Shri Nara Lokesh
Hon’ble Minister for HRD, IT, E&C, and RTG, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Employable from day one
A four year degree student graduates with 2+ years of real work experience, earned through paid internships from the very first year — and combined with a curriculum designed together with the industry, that makes our students highly employable. Beyond industry aligned skills, we focus on building strong life skills and an entrepreneurial mindset, giving every student a firm foundation to build a career — or to create jobs for others.
— Srini Raju
Chairman, Sricity Education Foundation & SIU Governing Board
Programmes and admissions
SIU is offering four undergraduate programmes for the 2026–27 academic year:
- B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering — School of Technology & AI
- B.Tech in Advanced Manufacturing — School of Advanced Manufacturing
- BBA in Finance & Accounts — School of Business
- BBA in Digital Media & Communications — School of Nova Media
Admissions for 2026–27 are now open. Students can apply online at www.thesiu.org.
Admissions enquiries: +91 8977763331 / +91 8977763332
Email: admissions@thesiu.org
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