Sai University, Chennai is a private university established by the Tamil Nadu State Legislature vide the Sai University Act, 2018. The university offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the discipline of Humanities, Science, Engineering, and Law. Popular courses of the institute include a 4-year B.Tech course in Computing & Data Science, a 5-year Integrated BALLB course, and 1 year LM course across 4 specializations. Apart from that, the university also offers BA (Hons.), B.Sc (Hons), and a 1-year Fellowship Program in the discipline of Law. For admission in the B.Tech, BSc, and BA courses, accepted entrance tests are JEE Main / Pearson Undergraduate Entrance Exam / SAT /ACT. For admission to the BA+LLB course, candidates need to appear and obtain a valid score in CLAT UG/ LSAT whereas LLM admission requires scores of University Entrance Exam / CLAT PG / LSAT India. Apart from this, the university has state of a art infrastructure which provides various facilities to the students. As well as, the university has highly qualified and well-experienced faculty members.

SaiU is the only Indian university with an international faculty team that comprises thirty percent of the overall faculty strength.SaiU has world-class faculty members who are academicians, industry practitioners, researchers, and entrepreneurs who are associated with leading foreign universities..SaiU also provides merit-based scholarships for meritorious candidates and need-based financial assistance for deserving candidates

Sai University Key Points

  • Eminent international faculty.
  • Unique international experience and networking. 
  • Active learning based on cognitive neuroscience.
  • Explore interdisciplinary studies. 
  • Integrated BA+LLB course.
  • Students can design their own majors and minors.
  • Sai University, Chennai offers a Daksha Fellowship program in the discipline of Law.
  • It provides scholarships to the students on the merit-cum-means basis.
  • The university has signed an MOU with a renowned national and international organization.

Schools under Sai University

  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Computing and Data Science
  • School of Law

Sai University Courses

Sai University, Chennai offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the discipline of Humanities, Science, Engineering and Law. Tabulated below the details of the same:

Courses Specialization Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.A (Hons)

Economics, Literature, Politics, Philosophy, Economics, Psychology and Philosophy, Literature, Communication, Cultural Studies

 10+2 in any stream JEE Main / Pearson Undergraduate Entrance Exam / SAT /ACT
B.Sc. (Hons)

Physics, Cognitive Neuroscience, Biological Science

 10+2 in any stream
B.Tech.

Computer Science, Computing and Data Science, Data Science, Psychology

 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics.
BA+LLB General 10+2 in any stream  CLAT UG/ LSAT
LLM Regulatory State, Competition Law, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Governance Passed LLB degree University Entrance Exam / CLAT PG / LSAT India
Fellowship Law Graduation in law from a Centre for Legal Education recognized by the Bar Council of India, or successful completion of an equivalent foreign law degree. Merit Basis

Check: Sai University Chennai Courses & Fees

Sai University Facilities

  • Hostel: Sai University provides students a pleasant and enjoyable living space in villas to learn and interact with other students.Students are provided villa-type air-conditioned rooms on a twin-sharing basis with an attached bathroom. Student rooms are equipped with beds, wardrobes, and study tables with chairs for each student. Each villa has a living room with sofa, TV, dining table, and a kitchen with a refrigerator. The residence has a common lounge, kitchen and dining area where students can eat and relax. SaiU recreation hub provides indoor and outdoor games facilities - basketball court, football court, table tennis, carrom, chess, gym and swimming pool.
  • Other Facilities: Apart from the hostel facility, SaiU also provides students with facilities such as Computer Labs, Sports facility, Cafeteria and Library 

Sai University Faculty

The faculty at Sai University, Chennai are highly experienced and well qualified. The university has 44 faculty members who provide proper guidance to the students through their experience. The faculty members are helpful, supportive, and have a proper understanding of their area of expertise.

Total No. of Faculties: 54
Faculty with PhD: 30

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Sai University FAQs

Ques. What is the application procedure at Sai University?

Ans. Candidates can apply to the university online mode by filling out the application form and paying the application fee for the same as well as candidates can track the status of their application.

Ques. What are the facilities provided by Sai University?

Ans. Sai University, Chennai has state of an art infrastructure that provides various facilities to the students. The facilities provided by the university are a classroom, library, auditorium, seminar hall, conference hall, computer lab, hostels, medical facilities, and many more.

Ques. What are the placement records of graduates of the Daksha Fellowship at Sai University?

Ans. In 2021, 88% of fellowship graduates got placement opportunities during Sai University’s placement drive. The highest salary package reached INR 15 LPA with an average salary range of INR 6 LPA. Top recruiters include ZOHO, S & R Associates, L&L Partners, Singh & Associates, etc. Apart from that, many Sai University fellows are pursuing their masters in international universities like The University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh, The University of Law, etc.

Ques. How is the placement at Sai University?

Ans. Sia University is one of the best universities in the Chennai region. The university has a dedicated Placement Cell that provides placement assistance to its students through campus placement. The objective of the cell is to provide campus placement through campus recruitment as well as organize lectures, seminars, group discussions, mock interviews, etc. for career guidance, entrepreneurship, and personality development.

Ques. Does Sai University, Chennai provide scholarships to the students?

Ans. Sai University, Chennai provides scholarships from 25% to 100% to the students on the basis of means and merit. Following are the means-based scholarships provided by Sai University.

Income Slab

Financial Assistance

<3 LPA

Upto 100% Tuition and Living Fee

3-8 LPA

Upto 100% Tuition

8-15 LPA

Upto 75% Tuition

15-25 LPA

Upto 50% Tuition

25-50 LPA

Upto 25% Tuition