The Story of UAi

The Story of Universal Ai University

From Humble Beginnings to Global Impact: The Story of Universal AI University

Universal AI University stands out as India’s 1st AI University, promoted by the country’s 1st green business school.

Our founders, alumni of SPJIMR and Jamnalal Bajaj, furthered their expertise at top global b-schools such as Tuck, Michigan, IMD, and IE. With experience leading billion-dollar companies across over 130+ countries, they envisioned a world-class education institution near Mumbai, integrating global best practices into Indian education.

Universal Ai has formed partnerships with universities in the UK, USA, France, Italy, Spain and Bulgaria. We became the 1st Indian University to appoint an American Vice Chancellor, Dr. Simon Mak an award-winning professor from Silicon Valley who has MIT pedigree (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), USA.

Endorsed by 60 CEOs from 15 countries, Universal AI University is built for industry and recognized with a Platinum Rating by CII and AICTE. In 2023, we were named an Economic Times Growth Champion becoming one of the fastest growing institutions in India. 

We also have strategic partnerships with $44 billion LTIMindtree for our B.Tech program, Rubica the world’s Top French Design School for our Design school, and Sound Ideaz for our Sound Engineering and Music school which was inaugurated by Padma Shri Sonu Nigam.

Attracting students from 20 countries Universal AI University is ranked as the 2nd most attractive B-school in India by GMAC with alumni thriving in over 30 countries. with Five-Star University rating from India Today, our campus boasts world-class infrastructure, and a pioneering wellness center set amidst nature.

We lead in sustainability, transforming barren land into a thriving oasis with practices like solar power, rainwater harvesting, waste recycling, and planting 10,000 trees. Our school has achieved ‘Transforming School’ the prestigious Positive Impact Rating, Switzerland. 

Our students drive societal impact through SMART projects, benefiting thousands in local communities. With rigorous academic standards, our faculty have achieved 40 patents, published 100+ research papers in ABDC and Scopus indexed journals and host international conferences, fostering a global research community.

Universal AI University champions diversity, with 50% of leadership roles held by women and students from over 25 Indian states, creating a rich, inclusive learning environment.

Universal AI University – where innovation meets tradition, and every student is empowered to make a global impact. A University with a soul.

The Success Story Journey

2009 - 2013

START UP

• Universal Business School is born
• AICTE Approval received for PGDM
• Signed MOU with Cardiff Met.
University, UK
• Endorsed by 60 CEO’s
• Training Partner of United Nations
(Leadership Development Program)
• International Accreditation
by QAA, UK & British Council

2009 - 2013

2014 - 2016

EARLY YEARS

• Training Partner of Defense Ministry
(MOU with DGR)
• ‘FIVE STAR University’ by India Today
• Built a 30 member Senate of Industry
Leaders & CEO’s
• Awarded ‘Truly Global B-School in
India’ by TOI
• Launched Global MBA Degree for
Executives from Cardiff Met. University, UK
• 15 students attended Youth Delegation
in China funded by Chinese Government

• 4 Faculties & 2 students funded by
European Union (Erasmus+)
• Completed MT & GT Program
for Tata Capital (Won deal from
SPJIMR)
• Most Innovative B-School in
Mumbai, HRD Ministry & India
Today
• Partnership with University of
Economics, Bulgaria for 1st Dual
Continent MBA

2014 - 2016

2017 - 2019

GROWTH YEARS

• Pride of Mumbai’ Top 4 B-school in
Mumbai’ by TOI
• Outstanding Commendations during
Cardiff Partnership Review ‘Holistic
Learning’, ‘Experiential Learning’ & ‘Quality’
• Member of BUSINET, Europe – 31
Countries with 102 members
• 1st B-School in Excellent Industry
- Academia Interface Award, World
Education Summit

• Successfully launched SSM + INSEEC
with 23 students
• 168 HR professionals on Campus for
Leadership GenNext covered by Switzerland
Times
• Top 13 elite B-Schools for Study in India
campaign across 20 countries (MHRD,
Govt. of India)
• Ranking 51-75 in India by NIRF
• UBS becomes a member of AACSB

• NBA Accreditation achieved
• PLATINUM Rating in India
AICTE - CII Survey of Industry
Linked Technical Institutes
• Ranked No. 2 most attractive
B-school by GMAC, USA

2017 - 2019

2020 - 2023

TAKE OFF

• Member of GBSN, USA 50+ Countries
with 120+ members
• UBS installs 355 kWh roof-top solar panels
to harvest renewable energy
• Partnership with Northeastern Illinois
University, USA for AACSB Accredited Dual
Continent GMP

• PGDM of UBS is Accredited by Association
of Indian Universities (AIU)
• 100+ Research Paper Published
• Enactus Global Board Membership
• Cardiff Met. University awarded Top
University in the UK by Times Higher
Education Awards
• Member of PRME 800 signatories’
worldwide members
• Members of the Case Centre, UK 434
worldwide members

• Universal Case Research Centre
launched 1st Journal published
by the UBS Case Research Centre
• Published 14 Case studies in
Case Centre
• 1st B-school to publish ESG
Report & Top 4 B-schools in
India with SDG Dashboard
• Accepted By AACSB for
Global Accreditation

2020 - 2023