SSSUHE offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses that encompass disciplines like Vedic Studies, Performing Arts, Medical and Paramedical Education, Integrated Agriculture Sciences, NGO Management, Mental Health, Physical Education and Sports, and Vocational Skills.
VEDIC STUDIES
The Vedic Studies course shall involve a deep study of the vedas and knowledge of ancient India. Unlike the traditional universities which impart this knowledge to only certain members of the society, this course is open to all without any discrimination based on their caste or background. The course aims to instil in the hearts of the students, a burning desire to find the truth.
PERFORMING ARTS
The Performing Arts course offered by Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence aims to revive and promote India’s rich cultural heritage. It provides comprehensive training in various traditional forms of music and dance, ensuring the preservation of these art forms. The course focuses on nurturing talent and promoting a deep understanding and appreciation of Indian classical music and dance. Through this program, students not only learn the art but also contribute to its sustainability and propagation for future generations. The University is the only General University, which apart from imparting regular academic courses also offers full-fledged undergrad and postgrad courses in Performing Arts which includes Carnatic, Hindustani and Light Classical Music, Bharatnatyam dance, Western Symphony orchestra & other art forms.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES, FLOW-PIPING & PLUMBING
Recognizing the fact that different students have different likes, abilities, aptitude or passion, and not all of them may be interested in pursuing Academics or Higher Education in the University, a structured 2 + 1 year internship Certificate Course for Vocational Skills in Electrical Technologies and Flowpiping & Plumbing has also been instituted under the aegis of the SSSUHE, for students above the age of 15 years
DIPLOMA IN INTEGRATED AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence (SSSUHE) has launched a Diploma Program in Integrated Agricultural Sciences, crafted to inspire and empower rural youth who are passionate about agriculture. This unique, two-year diploma aims to revive and preserve India’s traditional organic farming practices, enriching them with modern scientific insights to ensure that these invaluable techniques continue to thrive in today’s world. More than a technical course, it adopts a holistic approach to agricultural education, guiding students in sustainable and organic farming methods that safeguard both India’s cultural heritage and the environment. Graduates of this program will become champions of India's agricultural legacy, equipping them with the knowledge and leadership skills needed to lead their communities towards sustainable farming practices.
Following the two-year coursework, students complete a one-year mandatory internship to apply their knowledge directly on the field, gaining essential hands-on experience. Upon completing their internship, they have the opportunity to further their education at SSSUHE, with pathways to advanced degrees in agriculture, including PhD programs. This program offers a pathway to meaningful careers that benefit both local communities and global agricultural sustainability.
BACHELORS IN MENTAL HEALTH
The Bachelors in Mental Health program launched at the School of Healthcare Sciences, SMSIMSR, is an innovative four-year, full-time course including a year-long internship. Designed to address India’s critical shortage of mental health professionals, particularly in rural areas, the program aims to create a new cadre of mental health practitioners equipped to respond to the growing demand in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This program combines foundational knowledge in psychological sciences with an in-depth study of applied mental health fields, balancing theoretical understanding, research, and practical clinical skills.
This comprehensive curriculum uniquely integrates contemporary mental health practices with ancient Indian knowledge systems (IKS) centred on human values, fostering a holistic approach to mental health. Students benefit from a multidisciplinary faculty, providing clinical, practical, and research expertise, and develop essential skills for effective communication, lateral thinking, leadership, and teamwork. Through this program, graduates will be well-prepared to serve their communities as competent, compassionate, and innovative mental health professionals, meeting India’s pressing need for community-based mental health support.
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NGO MANAGEMENT
Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence (SSSUHE) has launched NGO MILES (Management, Innovation, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability)—a program that aims to strengthen India’s NGO ecosystem through dedicated teaching, training, and research. NGO MILES aspires to create a new generation of leaders who can navigate the challenges of the nonprofit sector while staying committed to national and social development. With its global standards and progressive vision, the Centre is dedicated to building a vibrant, resilient NGO system to contribute to the cause of nation-building.
On September 2, 2024, PG Diploma in NGO Management program was launched which seeks to transform young, idealistic men and women into compassionate and competent leaders for the NGO sector. This program provides a formal, structured education in NGO Management, aimed at fostering essential skills in technical, ethical, and strategic leadership. Through a combination of theoretical understanding and practical experience, the course enables students to serve society with purpose and professionalism, to increase the impactful role of NGOs in India.
The program focuses on equipping students with both hard and soft skills necessary for effective NGO leadership. Core subjects include compliance and regulatory requirements, resource mobilisation through CSR initiatives, sustainable development, and innovative solutions for societal challenges. Beyond technical skills, the program emphasizes character-building, teaching students to embody selflessness and understand the “Triple S” framework of Sarkar (Government), Samaj (Society), and Samstha (Institutions) as a model for effective collaboration. By bridging these three entities, students learn to implement impactful initiatives that meet community needs with sustainable solutions.
INDIA’S FIRST RURAL-FOCUSED MEDICAL COLLEGE FULL ACADEMIC & RESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE RURAL SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED
The Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (SMSIMSR) which was inaugurated by the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi ji, on 25th March 2023, is India’s first and only-of-its-kind rural-focused medical college “in the Rural, by the Rural, for the Rural”, which has been established with the sole objective of making quality medical education accessible for aspirants from socio-economically weaker sections in rural India, who score well in the NEET exams but cannot afford the exorbitant costs of a regular chargeable MBBS course in other institutions.
With rural India, where 65% - 70% of the population resides, having access to barely 20% of the nation’s healthcare infrastructure and an alarming doctor-patient ratio of 1:11,000 or above (less than one tenth of the prescribed WHO standard 1:1000), quality healthcare institutions & qualified healthcare professionals are an absolute scarcity and a critical necessity in rural India. The Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & Research with attached 360-bed teaching hospital providing free-of-charge secondary and tertiary care medical services in the rural neighbourhood of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, serves as the panacea for the poor medical infrastructure and dearth of qualified medical professionals typical of under-developed rural geographies.
The Institution’s uniquely holistic MBBS course is focused not only on medical education per se, but equally on the underlying values-based & selfless service-minded dedication to making quality healthcare available and accessible in hitherto underserved and un-served rural geographies of the country. The Institution offers scholarships covering all the academic & residential costs (Faculty Costs, Books, Reference & Teaching Material, Instruments, Labs & Equipment Maintenance, Boarding & Personal Expenses) for the underprivileged and socio-economically disadvantaged NEET qualified medical aspirants from rural India. For the NEET qualified aspirants hailing from socio-economically privileged backgrounds who nevertheless would like to pursue holistic medical education at SMSIMSR, and dedicate themselves to serving the rural un-served & underserved for a minimum period equivalent to their course duration, the course is chargeable.
As a part of its School of Healthcare Sciences, the University also offers Professional courses in BSc Nursing & Allied Health Sciences (AHS) & BSc Mental Health, for young girls and boys from the local rural population, thus enabling their Employment and Sustainable Livelihoods, and simultaneously building capacity & capability in the frail medical ecosystem that prevails in rural India.
