<p>The University has been sponsored and established by the Azim Premji Foundation, under the "Azim Premji Private University Act"” of the Karnataka Government. The objectives of the University located in Bangalore was creating education and developing professionals of high caliber, with a deep commitment to social causes, building capacity of existing functionaries in the education sector – both Government and private - through continuing education programs and creating deep knowledge in education and development through high quality research that is relevant to India, a release said.<br /><br />The University has announced the launch of MA (Education) MA (Development) and Masters in Teacher Education programs from July 2011 and has invited applications from students.<br /><br />Financial assistance, including scholarships and loans would be provided in all deserving cases. Special financial support programs are available for working professionals, who gain admission to the University, it said.<br /><br />The University will provide placement support for enriching careers in government, private sector, NGOs and multi-lateral agencies. Azim Premji Foundation itself will be recruiting over 4000 professionals during the next four years, it said.</p>
<p>The University has been sponsored and established by the Azim Premji Foundation, under the "Azim Premji Private University Act"” of the Karnataka Government. The objectives of the University located in Bangalore was creating education and developing professionals of high caliber, with a deep commitment to social causes, building capacity of existing functionaries in the education sector – both Government and private - through continuing education programs and creating deep knowledge in education and development through high quality research that is relevant to India, a release said.<br /><br />The University has announced the launch of MA (Education) MA (Development) and Masters in Teacher Education programs from July 2011 and has invited applications from students.<br /><br />Financial assistance, including scholarships and loans would be provided in all deserving cases. Special financial support programs are available for working professionals, who gain admission to the University, it said.<br /><br />The University will provide placement support for enriching careers in government, private sector, NGOs and multi-lateral agencies. Azim Premji Foundation itself will be recruiting over 4000 professionals during the next four years, it said.</p>