About the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (SoLAS)
The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (SoLAS) offers unique opportunities to acquire domain knowledge and generic skills enhancing students’ capacity to face the professional and personal challenges of our time. Our teaching/learning is rigorous, interdisciplinary and future oriented. Our students have opportunities to participate in a range of curricular and extra-curricular activities to acquire competencies and acquire facility for navigating real world professional and personal challenges. The learners are given wide-ranging opportunities to design their unique educational journey by choosing among a large basket of major, minor and elective courses. Our experienced, passionate faculty are drawn from the best of the universities and organisations. Our national and international collaborations provide opportunities for students to engage in internships and other collaborative activities enhancing and complementing their classroom learnings. Our pedagogy is aimed at developing thoughtful and creative individuals striving for excellence in their chosen fields of specialisation.
Vision
To be a globally recognised, technology-driven School of Liberal Arts and Sciences that nurtures critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and compassionate leaders through interdisciplinary learning, ethical inquiry, and innovative education.
Mission
- To pursue academic excellence through innovative pedagogy, interdisciplinary research, and experiential learning that integrates the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences and equip students with the skills necessary for diverse careers and lifelong learning
- To prepare students to navigate an evolving world with adaptability and confidence by cultivating intellectual curiosity and embracing emerging technologies.
- Building a diverse academic community through national and international collaborations, fostering global perspectives while addressing local and regional challenges.
- Encouraging personal and professional growth by instilling empathy and civic responsibility whilst preparing students to become socially conscious and responsible human beings.
The SoLAS Edge to Liberal Education
Skill Oriented
Interdisciplinary
Experiential Learning
Research and Training
India Immersion Programme
India Immersion Programme (IIP) is a mandatory immersive residential programme organized for the first-year students during the summer. It provides an opportunity to step away from the inevitable routines and expectations of urban life and immerse themselves in a way of life that allows a deep connection with nature, and a reconnection with silence, reflection, and intuition.
Foundation Year
Our innovative liberal arts foundation year is designed to achieve two key objectives: cultivating a wide range of graduate skills and providing meaningful exposure to interdisciplinary learning.
- First Semester: Focuses on developing essential graduate competencies such as critical thinking, effective reading, academic writing, public speaking, debating and practical skills for navigating complexity, uncertainty, and ambiguity in professional and personal settings.
- Second Semester: Introduces students to key themes and debates across disciplines, empowering them to make well-informed choices about their major and minor areas of study.
This unique foundation year provides students with a strong intellectual and practical base for future academic and career success.
Majors Offered*
Minors Offered*
- Psychology
- Environmental Science
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Sociology
- Literature
- History
- Applied Math
Additionally, students can opt for minors offered by other schools | *Subject to a minimum quorum of students
Dean’s Message
Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (SoLAS). As the Dean, I am thrilled to invite you into our vibrant academic community, a place where curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking come together to shape the leaders of tomorrow.
At SoLAS, we are dedicated to offering a distinctive education that combines academic rigour with essential life skills. In addition to our rigorous academic training in the chosen areas of specialisation, we offer a unique pedagogy that emphasises developing critical thinking, effective communication, and interdisciplinary learning. Through our innovative curriculum—including a year-long foundation course—you will gain a comprehensive set of skills such as effective reading, academic writing, research, public speaking, and creative problem-solving. These tools will prepare you to excel in both your personal and professional endeavours.
Our commitment to flexibility and exploration allows students to tailor their educational journey. With access to diverse electives and minors from across RV University, you can pursue your passions while fostering interdisciplinary thinking—an invaluable asset in today’s interconnected world. Whether your interests lie in politics, literature, philosophy, psychology, or the arts, our programs are designed to provide the tools and support needed to achieve your goals.
Beyond academics, we encourage you to engage with world classics and foundational texts that have shaped human thought and culture. This exploration will deepen your understanding of complex ideas, equipping you to navigate the challenges of an ever-changing global landscape.
We are excited to support you on this transformative journey and look forward to the meaningful contributions you will make to our community.
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