India's First Liberal STEM University
Pioneering education that blends scientific depth, interdisciplinary choice, and real-world capability.
The Atria Group
One of the most eminent business groups in South India — the foundation behind Atria University.
About the Group
Atria Group
At a time when the world is changing faster than traditional education can adapt, Atria University was founded to reimagine higher education and prepare learners not just for the future of work, but for the future of leadership, innovation, and societal impact.
Atria University is backed by the Atria Group, one of South India’s most respected business conglomerates, with over three generations of excellence in business, guided by a legacy of vision, leadership, and integrity. Led by an experienced and professional management team, the Group brings deep industry connections, financial strength, and institutional expertise to support the University's mission.
Atria University is designed to empower learners to pursue their passions, build meaningful and future-ready careers, and create lasting impact on society by nurturing leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers equipped to solve the world’s most complex challenges through innovation, entrepreneurship, and purposeful leadership.
70+
Years in Business
Decades of trust, vision, and industry leadership across South India.
3+
Generations
A legacy built across generations with an exceptional track record of ethics.
7000+
Employees
A diverse, professional team driving ventures across multiple sectors.
Founder's Vision
Dr. Sunder Raju
Founder & Chancellor
Atria University
“Run the rat race to qualify for the best, on metrics that have no true bearing on how prepared they will be for the world they will step into.”
A man once said, deeply unsettled by how many pedigreed institutions function as filters to acquire the best students and thrive off their legacy, with no thought of how to enable or inspire them.
After a prolific career spanning four decades and across industries, Sunder Raju returned to his long coveted dream of establishing an institute that recognised students as the autonomous learners they are. In 2020, this dream became a reality through Atria University.
Atria University, fuelled by the intellectual curiosities and expertise of some of India and the world's brightest, is attempting to address the challenge of tomorrow by stitching together disparate learnings into a single holistic process, exemplified by its motto - Learning to Learn.
Atria Businesses
Renewable Energy
Internet Services
Healthcare
Hospitality
Philanthropy
Education