GBU is established through the Gujarat Act 16 of 2018,
Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat.

Mission & Vision

GUJARAT BIOTECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) is the World’s First
Biotechnology University spread over a 28-acre campus near GIFT City,
Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Funded by the
Government of Gujarat’s Department of Science & Technology, GBU has, at its
core, a culture of excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

GBU offers
MSc (Res) and PhD programmes in five biotechnology domains with a strong
translational focus to deliver biotech solutions for societal challenges. GBU
also actively engages with the vibrant life science industry across India.

Our in-depth
collaboration with the world-leading University of Edinburgh (UoE) has resulted
in a unique partnership that offers a UoE-designed, progressive curriculum,
visiting faculty, academic policies, and faculty development programmes.

GBU develops
critical thinkers through research-based multidisciplinary training.
Internships with industry and placements at the University of Edinburgh equip
our graduates to identify challenges, design problem-solving approaches, manage
projects, communicate and have highly sought-after subject-relevant
competencies.

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Vision

Gujarat Biotechnology University envisions a world-class, research-driven academic institution with a foundry of transformational knowledge to train and prepare biotech scientists in cutting-edge, product-focused research.

 

We aim to create and deliver groundbreaking, novel, and innovative products for the India of tomorrow.

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Mission

Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) aims to develop future-ready professionals who can address the challenges of translational research for societal problems by developing globally competitive, research & innovation-focused ecosystems.

Our mission is to capitalise on disruptive innovations in the biotechnology landscape and bridge the gap in converting an idea into a product.

GBU’s goal is to be among the top 20 R&D-focused institutions in the world.