Pro Chancellor of Symbiosis International University and Principal Director of Symbiosis Society
Symbiosis International University
Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar is the Principal Director of Symbiosis Society, and Pro
Chancellor of Symbiosis International University. Symbiosis International
University is a multi-disciplinary, multinational, multi-cultural University
having more than 49000 students from all States of India and international
students from 85 countries. The Symbiosis Society not only has under its
ambit the Symbiosis International University but also has K12 Schools,
College of Arts and Commerce and Museums- the Afro Asian Cultural
Museum and the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum & Memorial.
Dr. Vidya holds a Post Graduate Degree in Medicine, a Degree in Law and
Ph.D. in 'Internationalisation of Higher Education in India’. Having presented
papers at various National & International Conferences, she has numerous
research publications to her credit and has also authored several books.
Ranked No.14 amongst India’s top 25 Powerful Women, Dr. Vidya has been
instrumental in bringing in innovative approaches to promote
internationalisation of higher education in India & globally.
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