Chancellor's Desk
ProfileDuring the first millennium CE, India was not only the world’s richest economy, it was also a seat of learning like no other on the face of the earth. And at the head and summit of it all crowned the ancient Nalanda. It’s remains bear witness to its glorious past when for eight centuries, spanning from 5th to 12th CE, it attracted scholars and students from around the world. Those scholars and students took the wisdom acquired herein and spread it to different corners of the world. At its zenith, serving as a residential campus, the ancient Nalanda is said to have...
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Vice Chancellor’s Desk
ProfileWith the inherent strength of our motto of "Ā no bhadrāḥ kratavo yantu viśvataḥ" (Let noble thoughts come to us from all directions), the Nalanda spirit has evolved as a vibrant expression of continued engagement with eternal values and ethos. It embodies a rich intellectual tradition with an open, inclusive, and globally oriented outlook. Given the context of Indian knowledge system, we must move forward with progress and environment together.
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Nalanda University was the first ancient school in the world. First time, I felt blessed to study at Nalanda University When I arrived, I always received the wholehearted help of all professors. They helped me to improve my language and understanding on the treasures of knowledge in India Buddhism and other contemporary religion.
Ngan Do Thi Kim, Country : Vietnam -
Studying at Nalanda University was great for me. I was impressed by the professionalism and the commitment of the teachers, I developed the much required skills that’s helped me in my forestry job. The 'Students Affairs' was very closed to us to respond to our needs. I learnt more about India's culture and also practice Yoga.
Kouame Yao-Bah Romeo, Country : Ivory Coast, -
I dedicate all of my time to study to deepen my knowledge on Buddhism as well as other Indian traditions and learned a lot at Nalanda University. Due to its diverse approach, the students can have a large picture of various Indian philosophical schools and religion. I am grateful to ICCR scholarship. for funding my studies at Nalanda University.
Huynh Cao Nhut Quang, Country : Vietnam -
Really appreciated and grateful. I am so happy when I lived and studied in a great academic environment at Nalanda University.
Pham Phuoc Quy, Country: Vietnam -
There are a lot of students came from many country all over the world. All the professors are very kind and helpful. Lots of places related to Buddhism are there, I had a wonderful experience studying at Nalanda University.
Hoa Truong Ngoc, Country: Vietnam
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Interdisciplinarity is at the core of the Nalanda Curriculum. Our programmes are designed to encourage experiential learning, promote original research and develop innovative ideas
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This university can be a place for meeting of minds from the national and international arena to do research on unity of minds with focus on philosophy linking science, technologies, economy and spirituality with reference to ancient and modern thinking. The focus of this university can be the evolution of world, free from crime, terrorism and war. Above all this institute will engage in research in the role of human values and ethics for universal development and peace. This university should work for creation of enlightened citizens.
President APJ Abdul Kalam, Address at the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Patna: 28.3.2006