Established by the 2018 Pritzker Prize laureate B. V. Doshi, the university is a prominent institution for planning in India. Admission is strictly merit-based, involving document submission, prerequisite fulfillment, and an interview, with final selection through a merit list. The faculty is highly qualified, consisting mostly of PhD holders with at least five years of experience, maintaining a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The university charges 1.89 lakh per semester but provides financial aid through merit-based and means-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships are awarded to the top candidates, while means-based scholarships support students with family incomes below 10 lakh. Placement success varies across departments, with about 70% of students securing jobs. The Master's in Urban Infrastructure program notably achieves a 100% placement rate, while others range from 40% to 60%. Urban Design graduates earn an average salary of 6 lakhs per annum. The university's MOUs with organizations like CMDA and KILA offer students direct internship and work opportunities.
Scholarships, both pre and post-admission, cater to academic merit and financial need, ensuring wider access for students.
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