Our vision
To be a globally recognised institution of value, that upholds education as an open-ended, multidisciplinary, learner-centric environment, that allows students to chart their own trajectories as critical thinkers and self-reflexive practitioners.
Mission
Transformative & Multidisciplinary Learning
Deliver an innovative and integrative education that fosters curiosity, critical thinking and the ability to navigate diverse global and local landscapes.
Creativity, Sustainability & Cultural Synergy
Creativity, Sustainability & Cultural Synergy
Industry-Driven & Ethical Leadership
Deliver an innovative and integrative education that fosters curiosity, critical thinking and the ability to navigate diverse global and local landscapes.
Open-Ended & Future-Ready Education
Deliver an innovative and integrative education that fosters curiosity, critical thinking and the ability to navigate diverse global and local landscapes.
Our Core Values
Learner-
Centric
Innovative
Trans-
disciplinary
Sustainable
& Ethical
From bridging gaps to building futures
from pioneering new learning
to powering tomorrow’s leaders
Where We Started and Where We Are Headed Founded in 2015 with the Indian Institute of Art and Design, UDIT builds on a decade of pioneering design education to bridge the gap between design, society, and industry. Replacing traditional methods with immersive, project-based learning connected to industry from day one, its learning-by-doing ethos has grown into a multidisciplinary ecosystem that fosters exploration, hands-on experience, and collaboration across all its schools.
2015
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2018
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2020
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2022
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2025
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Our schools
Explore our future-facing programmes across three schools that span design, technology, communication, business and human-centred disciplines built to equip you with the skills, mindset and network for the next decade and beyond.
School of Design
Bring ideas to life through experiences, products and systems that shape how the world lives, works and connects.
School of management
Bring ideas to life through experiences, products and systems that shape how the world lives, works and connects.
School of technology
Bring ideas to life through experiences, products and systems that shape how the world lives, works and connects.
Our Leadership
Our leadership team is the driving force behind this evolving ecosystem of learning. With decades of experience across education and industry, they have helped shape how learning is imagined and delivered. Their contribution goes beyond building institutions—it lies in rethinking how education can be more connected, relevant and aligned with the needs of a rapidly changing world.
Guy Hawkins
Chancellor
Josina Edwards
Pro-Chancellor
Bessie Cooper
Vice chancellor
How we think about learning
At the heart of our philosophy is experiential learning—a hands-on, immersive approach that integrates real-world projects, emerging technologies, a collaborative studio culture, and deep engagement with industry and communities. Here’s how that comes to life:
Interdisciplinary Integration
Students work across disciplines, blending design, business, and digital fluency to develop hybrid problem-solving capabilities.
Research-Driven Innovation
Students are encouraged to conduct rigorous research to inform creative, contextually grounded, and industry-relevant solutions.
Experiential Learning
Through live projects, studio practice, case-based teaching, and real-world collaborations.
Personalised & Reflective Learning
We provide tailored learning pathways that promote individual expression, critical self-reflection, and purposeful growth.
Collaborative Learning Ecosystem
Our faculty, industry mentors, and global partners co-create learning experiences that inspire innovation and leadership.
Accreditation
