Location and Vision
Krea University is a modern liberal arts and sciences institution located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, about 70 kilometers north of Chennai. It was established with a forward-thinking vision to foster ethical, adaptable, and purpose-driven leaders. At the heart of Krea's educational model lies "Interwoven Learning"—an interdisciplinary approach that integrates the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, preparing students for complex real-world challenges.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Programs (School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences - SIAS)
SIAS offers full-time, residential undergraduate degrees (BA Hons. and BSc Hons.). The curriculum follows a trimester system and offers over 400 courses across 20+ disciplines. Students declare their majors in the second year, providing them with a year of academic exploration.

Majors:

• Economics

• Computer Science

• Psychology

• Political Science

• History

• Environmental Studies

• Literature

• Biological Sciences

• Chemistry

• Data Science

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Sociology and Social Anthropology

Joint Majors:

• Economics & Environmental Studies

• Politics & History

• Physics & Chemistry

Minors:

• Business Studies

• Philosophy

• Global Arts

• Data Science

Postgraduate Programs (IFMR Graduate School of Business - IFMR GSB)

MBA Program:

• A two-year, full-time residential program

• Specializations include:

  • Finance & Accounting

  • Quantitative Finance

  • Data Science & Information Systems

  • Economics

  • Marketing

  • Organizational Behavior & Human Resources

  • Operations

  • Strategic Management

• Curriculum includes 54 core credits, 45 elective credits, and a summer internship.

Integrated BBA + MBA Program:

• A five-year fully residential program

• Exit options after 3 years (BBA) or 4 years

Doctoral Programs (PhD):

SIAS:

• Focus on research in sciences and humanities

• Encourages interdisciplinary scholarship

IFMR GSB:

• PhDs in management disciplines:

  • Finance

  • Economics

  • Marketing

  • Operations

  • Organizational Behavior

  • Strategy

Campus and Facilities

The 40-acre green campus is fully residential and promotes holistic learning. Facilities include:

• HT Parekh Library: Over 30,000 books and 60,000+ e-journals

• Tech-enabled classrooms and modern laboratories

• Twin-sharing hostels with attached bathrooms and Wi-Fi

• Floodlit football and cricket grounds

• Indoor badminton and volleyball courts

• Healthcare center

• Dining hall

• Convenience store and salon

Research and Collaborations

Krea hosts several prestigious research centers:

• LEAD: Focuses on development economics and finance

• J-PAL South Asia: Conducts randomized evaluations to influence policy decisions

• Moturi Satyanarayana Centre: Promotes research in humanities and social sciences

Global Collaborations:

• University of Chicago

• Sciences Po

• University of Bristol

These partnerships provide valuable opportunities for international exposure.

Admissions, Fees, and Scholarships

Admission Exams:

• XAT, CAT, NMAT, CMAT, IPMAT, SAT India (depending on the program)

Fees Structure

Undergraduate (2025–2029 Batch):

• Application Fee: INR 1,000 (non-refundable)

• Admission Fee: INR 35,000 (refundable as per UGC guidelines)

• Tuition Fee: INR 8,50,000 per annum

• Living Expenses: INR 2,15,000 per annum

• Miscellaneous Fee: INR 5,000

• One-time Refundable Deposit: INR 50,000

• Total Annual Cost: INR 11,55,000 (subject to annual increase of 5–8%)

MBA Program (2025–2027 Batch):

• Total Tuition Fee: INR 15,00,000

• Admission Fee: INR 40,000

• Caution Deposit: INR 35,000

• Living Expenses: Year 1 - INR 2,15,000; Year 2 - INR 2,25,000

• Miscellaneous Fees: INR 5,000

• Alumni Fee: INR 5,000

• Payment Schedule:

  • 1st Instalment: INR 4,20,000

  • 2nd Instalment: INR 5,00,000

  • 3rd Instalment: INR 5,40,000

Integrated BBA + MBA Program:

• BBA (First 3 Years): Tuition INR 5,00,000/year, Living INR 2,15,000/year

• MBA Years: Tuition INR 7,50,000/year, Living INR 2,25,000/year

• Admission Fee: INR 25,000

• Caution Deposit: INR 50,000

• Miscellaneous Fees: INR 5,000

• Alumni Fee: INR 5,000

PhD Programs:

• Application Fee: INR 500

• Acceptance Fee: INR 5,000 (adjusted against deposit)

• Caution Deposit: INR 25,000

• Annual Fee:

  • Full-time: INR 6,000

  • Part-time: INR 1,00,000

• Hostel Fee:

  • Full-time: INR 7,500/month

  • Part-time: INR 10,000/month

• Dining Fee: INR 5,400/month

• Dissertation Submission Fee: INR 5,000

Fellowship for Full-time Scholars:

• Year 1 & 2: INR 42,000/month

• Year 3, 4 & 5: INR 45,000/month (Year 5 subject to approval)

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

• Merit-based and need-based scholarships

• College Board India Scholars Programme: Full tuition for SAT score of 1300+ and income < INR 8,00,000/year

Career Opportunities

Krea ensures students gain real-world experience:

• Internship Support: Provided to all students

• Placements: 2024 saw 70 recruiters, including:

  • JP Morgan

  • Deloitte

  • HSBC

  • Cognizant

• Highest Package: INR 21.74 LPA

• Average Package: INR 13.04 LPA

Leadership and Governance

• Vice-Chancellor: Professor Nirmala Rao, OBE, FAcSS

• Governing Council includes:

  • Anand Mahindra

  • Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

  • Esther Duflo (Nobel Laureate)

Official Website:
Visit krea.edu.in for the most up-to-date and accurate information.