Gujarat Technological University is a premier academic and research State University which has
driven new ways of thinking since its 2007 founding, established by the Government of Gujarat
vide Gujarat Act No. 20 of 2007. Today, GTU is an intellectual destination that draws inspired
scholars to its campus, keeping GTU at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change the world.
GTU is a State University with more than 430 affiliated colleges in its fold operating across the
state of Gujarat through its Five zones at Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Rajkot
and Surat. The University caters to the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Management,
Pharmacy and Computer Science. The University has about 4,00,000 students enrolled in a large
number of Diploma, Under Graduate, Post Graduate programs along with the robust Master of
Philosophy as well as Doctoral program.
GTU has emerged as an International Innovative University in its pursuit of bringing innovation
and internationalization in professional education. Within a really short span it has achieved
several national accolades for its endeavour in bringing excellence in professional education.
GTU is a pioneer in introducing some innovative learning methodology like “Active Learning”, a
classroom created online. The GTU Innovation Council is the most active and applauded for its
work in the country engaged in training, developing and nurturing the young minds towards an
ideology to innovate. GTU has the largest International Experience Program in collaboration
with the universities of US, Canada, China and Germany, which offer a unique opportunity to
the students to enhance their capabilities and capacities in a global perspective. The Industrial
Training and Placement Cell transforms a knowledge seeker into a sought after professional.