Research
Academic Programs at a Glance
Bhaktivedanta University (BU) aspires to be the world’s first research-intensive IKS university
Dedicated to pioneer
deep, cross-disciplinary knowledge creation, innovation, and societal transformation.
Experiential Learning Model
80% practical and 20% theory-based education, with students engaging in real-world research from year one to solve local problems.
University Social Responsibility (USR)
BU will actively serve nearby villages through structured engagement, ensuring education, development, and empowerment of local communities
Research-Driven Industry Linkage
Faculty will function as entrepreneur- researchers, building industry collaborations to fund and apply
research for high-impact societal outcomes.
Fulfilling the need for an
Institute of Indian Technology (IIT) Institute of Indian Sciences (IISc) Institute of Indian Management (IIM) … & more
- Department of Performing Arts
Performing arts such as classical music, dance, and theater will be pursued not only as art forms but also their theraputic effect through empiric science. Ancient art-forms that are about to be extinct will be preserved. - Department of Vedic Theology and Sanskrit Studies
Samskrit is the origin of all Indo-European languages. Indian theology provides a holistic philosophy of duty and self-realization. Study of Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavtam, Chaitanya Charitamrita, Vedanta Sutra and allied literature will be studied as samskrit literature as well as holistic science of existence. Contributions of Vedic literature towards personality and leadership development will also be studied. - Department of Visual and Creative Art
Skills in traditional painting, sculpture, design, and digital art will be nurtured. Students will explore visual storytelling rooted in Indian value system and infused with modern creativity. - Department of Film & Television
Specialized education and training in film, television, and digital media production, direction, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, sound design, animation, and media studies will be pursued to promote Vedic literature, performing arts and Indian value system.
Vedic Cultural Studies offer a profound understanding of life by integrating spiritual wisdom, ethical values, and holistic living.
The School of Cultural Studies will develop programs based on the 64 arts which Lord Krishna learnt from Sandipani Muni in a contemporary manner. These art forms cover a wide range of topics, from performing arts like music, dance, and theatre to crafts, sciences, and social skills.
The School of Cultural Studies
- Education as Character Formation
True knowledge (vidyā) in Vedic culture is not just academic but transformational — meant to cultivate humility, compassion, discipline, and self-realisation. - Guru-Śiṣya Paramparā (Teacher-Disciple Tradition)
Transmission of knowledge is not just transactional but sacred, emphasising purity of intent, sincerity of effort, and reverence for the teacher. - Aspiration for Divine Connection
Vedic culture offers multiple authentic paths — karma, jñāna, dhyana, and bhakti — as explained by Lord Krishna in Bhagavad Gita with clarity. - Cultural Expressions Rooted in Spirituality
Art, music, dance, architecture, festivals — are seen as expressions of divine joy and tools for inner elevation, not mere entertainment. - Respect for Nature and All Beings
The Vedic worldview reveres nature — rivers, trees, cows, and even planets — not as resources to exploit but as divine manifestations to honour and coexist with. - Unity in Diversity
Vedic way of life celebrates diversity in thought, language, and worship while pointing to a unified truth. - Living for a Higher Purpose
The ultimate aim is ātma-jñāna (self-knowledge) and realisation of one’s eternal connection with the Divine, culminating in liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Some Key Attributes of Cultural Studies Are:
The course is designed in a way that it upholds our rich literary and cultural heritage which are on the verge of becoming extinct.
The School of Vocational Studies
- Department of Agricultural Science and Engineering
Skilling in natural farming, polyhouse farming, horticulture, floristry, food processing and preservation, and natural fertilisers will be provided in this school. - Department of Animal Studies and Health Care
Skilling in cattle health care, dairy farming, biogas, and cow-product based Ayurvedic medicine will be pursued in this division. - Department of Environmental Conservation
Skilling in waste to wealth, clean water, rainwater harvesting, soil health, forestry, low-cost housing, and water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and rivers will be pursued. - Department of Rural Trade and Handicrafts
Skilling in carpentry, tailoring, and different handicrafts and kulhad-based economy will be pursued. - Department of Green Energy
This department will offer courses in the field of renewable technologies like solar, wind, bioenergy, etc. The objective is to promote a lifestyle in harmony with nature and prepare future leaders to tackle global energy challenges ethically and sustainably.
Vocational education not only reduces rural unemployment but also curbs urban migration. Moreover, by integrating value-based training and technological upskilling, it transforms rural youth into productive contributors to the local economy, thereby supporting sustainable and inclusive rural development.
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- Department of Consciousness Studies
Cognitive matter, mind, laws of psychology, biomarkers of cognitive tasks, and reincarnation will be studied in this school. Degree courses on cognitive science and AI, cognitive psychology, consciousness and Bhagavata Samkhya will be offered. - Department of Astrology and Astronomy
Indian astronomy, Vedanga Jyotisha and allied areas will be studied. - Department of Mathematics and Logic
Mathematics will be taught as a quantifying mechanism of our inner and outer experiences with a purpose of narrowing down the contradictions between both the world (from duality to non-duality). Indian Nyaya Shastra will be the basis for logic and a platform for global debate. - Department of Life Science
Botany, Zoology and Ecology will be pursued with a purpose of unravelling the mystery of consciousness. - Department of Elementary Particles and Cosmic Structure
Subjects such as atoms, time, space, and evolution of space and time will be pursued.
Exploring the scientific truth is the foremost objective among many objectives at BU. The research at BU will connect revelations from the ancient Vedic literature using empiric scientific methodologies so that we can find answers to the many puzzles of our existence such as origin of life, structure of an atom, nature of the universe, concept of infinity and workings of our minds.
The School of Natural Sciences
Wisdom of Vedic Knowledge Must Dazzle Through Empirical Evidences
The hallmark of the western thought that culminated in modern science is naturalism and empiricism. In naturalism, no other appeal except to the material world is made as a pointer to causality. In empiricism, all forms of knowledge claims are grounded in an appeal to demonstrable consequence at the level of experiences of the five senses.
The first and foremost challenge for BU is to present the Indian heritage knowledge within this empirico-naturalistic framework in a contemporary manner without absolutely any loss of integrity of the underlying spiritual perspective.
The contemporary rendering of the basic Bhagavata ontology concerning the natural world
Prakriti
Purusha
Jiva
Kala
Karma
will remain the basic goal of BU.
BU will decode Bhagavata Sankhya and apply this to various branches of knowledge.
This science is congenial to implant the Bhagavataviewpoint integrally and seminally within all fields of contemporary knowledge.
The School of Health & Integrated Wellness will be anchored by the science of Ayurveda as its core principle. Ayurveda is a form of knowledge that embodies the holistic view of mind, body and consciousness.
Ayurveda integrates meditation, breathing techniques, and lifestyle corrections to foster mental clarity and emotional stability. It uses herbs, oils, diet, and yoga instead of synthetic drugs, promoting gentle and sustainable healing. With the help of biosignals such as EEG, ECG, HRV, and modern instruments of spectroscopy and biomarkers, a great deal of knowledge in regard to cognition and consciousness can be
unravelled.
Thus the university will establish a world class AYUSH approved Ayurvedic hospital cum research centre which will be known as Department of Ayurveda.
Mental health issues have become a pandemic on a global scale. The Indian Knowledge System will help to create science of mind and mental health. A dedicated school on mental health and wellness will be established.
Following schools will be part of this faculty:
The School of Health and Integrated Wellness
Ayurveda has shown remarkable results in managing chronic and lifestyle-related disorders like diabetes, arthritis, stress, insomnia, and digestive issues.
Ayurveda can cure diseases such as:
aplastic anemia
dementia which are not curable in other traditions.
epilepsy
However, a lot of research work is the need of the hour to popularise Ayurvedic practices and methodologies.
Unlike symptom-based modern medicine, Ayurveda addresses the
root cause of disease and focuses on preventive care, personalised treatment, and natural healing.
- Department of Business Administration
BU will train future business leaders with a mindset of serving the society with spiritual values. Entrepreneurship, business ethics, communication, and financial literacy will be taught. Management courses inspired by Bhagavad Gita will be the unique feature of this department. - Department of Public Administration
Focusing on governance through the lens of Vedic wisdom, this school nurtures public leaders with integrity, compassion, and strategic foresight. It combines policy studies with ancient models of righteous leadership and administration. - Department of Social Entrepreneurship
Rooted in service and community upliftment, this school empowers students to create socially impactful ventures. It blends entrepreneurial innovation with Vedic principles of seva (selfless service) and loka-sangraha (welfare of all). - Department of Educational Leadership
This school integrates Vedic knowledge with leadership practices and academic rigor to prepare ethical, visionary leaders for transformative roles in education
Taking the clues from Chanakya’s Arthashastra, Mahabharata and Ramayana, this programme will offer a blend of ancient wisdom and modern principles of leadership and management. Unlike conventional leadership rooted primarily in strategy and performance, spiritual leadership is anchored in self-realisation, service, and alignment with higher truths.
The School of Leadership Development
Bhaktivedanta Research Center
Serving Indian Knowledge Systems since 2009
Ancient, oft-neglected manuscripts are collected, preserved, digitized, researched and taught in collaboration with esteemed scholars and academic institutions worldwide to present the future generations with universal access to documentary heritage.
Let us remember that Indian Knowledge Systems would not have happened had it not been for the preservation of intangible cultural heritage, hidden in these age-old manuscripts.
Research and Publications
Manuscript Mission
Locate
Raise Awareness
Field Visits
Manuscripts and rarebooksto be inspected
Cataloging
Rare books and manuscripts catalogued
Preserve
Conservation
Digitisation
Pages of rare manuscripts and books digitised
Public Libraries
Physical public libraries setup
Educate
Research
Publications
Languages
Academics
PhD in Philosophy
PhD in Sanskrit
