Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) is a private university in Bangalore, India. It was created by an act in the State of Karnataka, India and was established in December 2013.[1][2][3]
The university is sponsored by Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) trust. The university was created by integrating M.S. Ramaiah College of Hotel Management (1993), M.S. Ramaiah College of Pharmacy (1992), M.S. Ramaiah Dental College (1991) and the M.S. Ramaiah Advanced Learning Centre (2012). The campuses of the university is located at Mathikere and Peenya, Bengaluru, India.
Organization and administration
Governance
The university is governed by the Dr. Honolulu Vice-Chancellor of the university is Prof. Kuldeep Kumar Raina.
The university houses various faculties leading to award of degrees in undergraduate(BTech, B.Des., B.H.M., B.Pharm., Pharm. D.,BBA, B.Com., BSc (Hons), B.A., BSc LLB and B.D.S.), post graduate(MTech, M.Des., M.B.A., M.H.A., M.Pharm., M.Phil., M.S. (By Research), M.D.S., M.Com., MSc, M.A., M.P.H. and Post Graduate Research Diploma) and doctoral programs.
Faculties
The different faculties under the university are:
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Faculty of Management and Commerce
Faculty of Hospitality Management and Catering Technology
Faculty of Dental Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Life and Allied Health Sciences
Faculty of Art and Design
Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences
School of Social Sciences
School of Law
Academics
Admissions
Admission is specific to the academic program. Examples of accepted admission tests are CET, Uni-GAUGE, COMED-K, and RUAS-AT
Academic programmes
The university offers academic programmes through its faculties. The Academic programmes of the university are
Undergraduate programme leading to BTech, B.Des., B.H.M., B.Pharm., Pharm. D.,BBA, B.Com., BSc (Hons), B.A., BSc LLB and B.D.S degree.
Postgraduate Programme leading to MTech, M.Des., M.B.A., M.H.A., M.Pharm., M.Phil., M.S. (By Research), M.D.S., M.Com., MSc, M.A., M.P.H. and Post Graduate Research Diploma.
The postgraduate programmes are offered through full-time and part-time routes.
Rankings
The university has been rated as a "Four Star" University under New University Category of Karnataka State University Rating Framework (KSURF).[4] Under the KSURF ranking, RUAS remains as the only University to achieve "Five Stars" for innovation.[5]
The Doctoral Research Programme leads to PhD degree of the university. The doctoral programme is offered under following faculties
Doctoral Programme in the faculty of Engineering and Technology (PhD)
Doctoral Programme in the faculty of Art and Design (PhD)
Doctoral Programme in faculty of Management and Commerce (PhD)
Doctoral Programme in faculty of Pharmacy (PhD)
Doctoral Programme in faculty of Dental Sciences (PhD)
Doctoral Programme in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry (PhD)
Doctoral Programme in Hospitality Management and Catering Technology (PhD)
Sponsored Research
The university with National and International organisations in government, public and private sector would like to undertake research and generate knowledge for the benefit of the Society. The research themes are:
Energy & Environment
Energy Conversion Systems
Signals & Systems
Embedded Systems
Control Systems
Materials and Manufacturing
Bio Mechanics & Bio Medical Systems
Structural Mechanics
Microelectronics, MEMS and Nano Technology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Drug Development and Drug Delivery
Dentistry
Industrial and Business Management
Training and Lifelong Learning
The Directorate will offer the following programmes as part of Training and Lifelong Learning activities:
Vocational degree programmes leading to B. Voc., degree with various specialisations
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice (PGDPP) with various specialisations
Advanced Certificate Programmes (ACP) with various specialisations to train fresh graduates to make them industry ready
Module Training Programme (MTP) to train practicing professionals to upgrade their technical & managerial knowledge and skills
Corporate Training Programme (CTP) to upgrade technical knowledge and skills of working professionals
Seminars, Workshops and Proficiency courses
Coordinating with industries for offering User Oriented Postgraduate Courses
Techno Centre
The Techno Centre undertakes following activities
Provide solutions to Engineering and Health Sciences related requirements from Industry
Design and Develop Products of relevance in Engineering and Health Sciences
Provide Testing and Validation services to Industry
Undertake Commercialization of Technology Products
Incubate Technology Business
Support Technology Business
Transferable Skills and Leadership Development Centre
The Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences considers that it is essential and important to train students on transferable skills, managerial skill and leadership skills in addition to providing Education and Practical Skills with global standards in their chosen area of domain to make them successful in their chosen career. The Centre for Transferable Skills and Leadership Development trains students on
Transferable Skills
Managerial Skills
Leadership Skills
In addition to that the centre conducts training to prepare students for Competitive Exams