Gautam Buddha University

The School of Information and Communication Technology offers undergraduate, postgraduate & doctoral programs.[8]

The B.Tech programs offered are: Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology. The M.Tech programs are: Computer Science, Information Communication & Technology and Electronics & Communication Engineering, with various specialisations.[9]

MBA was the first course started by GBU in 2008.[10] The school has classroom computing facilities supported by a library of books, journals, films and databases. It has specialisation groups (HRM, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Strategy etc.) that organises weekly activities.[11] School of Management also has a 500-kW solar roof top which provides electricity to Greater Noida.[12]

The school has three centres of excellence:

1. Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovations
2. Centre for Management of Financial Services
3. Centre for Executive Education.[13]

The Department of Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary department with an amalgamation of expertise from diverse areas of basic and applied biology, mathematics, microbial, plant, animal sciences and computer sciences.

The department is running following programmes:

1. 5-Year Integrated Dual Degree Programme in BTech (Biotechnology) + MTech/MBA
2. MTech Biotechnology for Science Graduates
3. MTech Biotechnology for BTech/MSc candidates

with specialization in the areas of Genetic Engineering, Food technology and Bioinformatics.[14]

The School of Engineering offers leadership opportunities with technical and professional augmentation establishments viz. the GBU-IEEE student chapter etc. Integrated master's degree programs are offered by the School. The college is enriched by Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture and Regional Planning departments. Various departments under the School of Engineering are as follows:

• Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers integrated dual degree in Mechanical Engineering with specializations in CAD/CAM and Manufacturing Engineering. The research focus of the department lays emphasis on innovations in the field of Machine Design, Production Engineering (CAD/CAM), Thermal Engineering and Production Engineering. Department of Mechanical Engineering is enriched with GBU-SAE student chapter which was started by mechanical engineering graduates in 2011. First batch of Mechanical Engineering students passed out in the year 2015.

• Department of Electrical Engineering

Department of Electrical Engineering is enriched with GBU-IEEE chapter which got the approval on 6 April 2012. Currently, the department is offering the integrated dual degree course in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power System and Control & Instrumentation Engineering. The department is extending the facilities to carry out research work for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, R&D work for sponsored and consultancy projects and testing and consultancy work for industrial problems. The Department has strong research focus in the field of Power System, Semiconductors, VLSI, Control and Instrumentation, System Design, Reliability Engineering, Power Electronic Drives, Industrial Automation and Control, High Voltage Engineering, Power Systems, Industrial and Biomedical Instrumentation, and various important areas of Electrical Engineering.[15][16]

• Department of Civil Engineering

The department offers Integrated Dual Degree with in Civil Engineering with specializations in Environmental Engineering and Structural Engineering.

• Department of Architecture and Regional Planning

One of the main academic programmes, the five-year integrated BA LLB, LLM & PhD. was started in July 2012 & 2017 respectively. In the first semester of the programme, students participate in moot court practice, debate, essay writing and project works.[17]

The school offers academic programmes at post-graduate and research level including M.A., M.Phil., and PhD It gives knowledge of Buddhist History, Philosophy, and Literature in Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Burmese, Sinhalese and Tibetan. With a very rich library, a meditation centre, and a serene campus, the school enables the practice of Buddhist techniques of Vipassana meditation under qualified supervision.[18]

This school has courses related to Applied science and food processing Btech in food processing and technology Mtech in food processing and technology MSc in food processing BSc courses

Undergraduate courses

• (BTech) in Artificial Intelligence<Welcome to GBU's Official Website>, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering & Electronics and Communication Engineering, Food Processing and Technology, Biotechnology, Integrated Dual Degree Programme BBA-MBA, Integrated Dual Degree Programme BBA-MBA, BA+ LLB (5-Year Integrated Programme), Bachelor in Architecture (BArch), BTech in Information Technology (IT), BSc, B. Voc. (Bachelor of Vocational Studies) in Food Processing, B.A. (Hons.)-MA in Buddhist Studies and Civilization, B.A.(Hons.)-Economics, Political Science, English, Social Work, History, Urdu, Mass Communication, Psychology, BSc-Chemistry, Physics, Math.

Postgraduate courses

• M. Plan (Master of Urban and Regional Planning), MTech in Power System Engineering, MTech in Instrumentation and Control, MTech in Power Electronics and Drives, MTech (Biotech), MTech in Specialization in Software Engineering, MTech in Specialization in Intelligent System and Robotics, MTech in Specialization in Wireless Communication and Networks, MTech in Specialization in VLSI Design, MTech in Computer Science, MTech in Embedded System, MTech in Food Processing and Technology, MSc in Applied Chemistry, MSc.in Applied Physics, MSc in Applied Mathematics, MSc in Environmental Science, MSc in Food Science, MA in Buddhist Studies & Civilization, M. Phil in Buddhist Studies & Civilization, MA in Education, MA in History and Civilization, MA in Economics, Planning and Development, MA in English, MA in Hindi, MA in Urdu, MA in Mass Communication, Master in Social Work, MA in Sociology, MA in Political Science and International Relations, MA/MSc in Applied Psychology, Master in Disability Rehabilitation & Administration, M.Phil in Clinical Psychology, Master in Public Policy and Governance

Doctoral courses

• PhD (Electrical Engg.), (Power converters & Drives, Control System Optimization, Biomedical Instrumentation & Image Processing), PhD in Civil Engineering, PhD (Architecture & Planning), PhD (Mechanical Engg.), PhD in Management, PhD in Applied Chemistry, PhD in Applied Physics, PhD in Applied Mathematics, PhD in various areas of Biotechnology, PhD in law[19]

The university conducts an entrance examination for each course. The candidates can appear for these examinations depending upon the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria. GPTU is the test for undergraduate level courses. GPT is the test for postgraduate level courses.

Besides having industrial association with home industries, the institute has close industrial partnership with the following organizations abroad:

• International Business Academy, Kolding, Denmark
• Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
• Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
• Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK

In addition to the above, the university is in the process of formalizing tie-up with the following universities:

• Russian State University for the Humanities, Moscow, Russia
• Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
• University of East London, London, UK

The School of Biotechnology and School of Vocational Studies and Applied Sciences are administering a total of 21 sponsored projects in the university as per now funded by various agencies namely: Department of Biotechnology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Department of Science and Technology and Indian Council of Medical Research.[7]

• Bodhisattva Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Central Library

The library is located on the outer circle of the schools as the background of Tathagat's statue. [20]

• Corporate Relation Cell
• Central Computer Center
• Auditoriums

GBU has 8 auditoriums in its campus :- Main Auditorium, Gautam Buddha University (Capacity 1765 seat), Auditorium 1(Capacity 425 seat), Auditorium 2, (Capacity 225 seat), Auditorium 3, (Capacity 100 seat), Auditorium 4, G (Capacity 90 seat), School Auditorium, School of Management (Capacity 300 seat), School Auditorium, School of Biotechnology (Capacity 300 seat), School Auditorium, School of Engineering, Block-B (Capacity 300 seat), School Auditorium, School of Buddhist Studies & Civilization (300 seats)[21] Main auditorium costs Rs 88 crore.[12]

• Cricket stadium with 650 seating capacity Pavilion, Astro-turf hockey stadium with 650-seat pavilion, Synthetic athletic cum soccer stadium with 650-seat pavilion, Practice arena for soccer and athletics, Synthetic basketball and volleyball arena with floodlight facility, Cricket practice pitches, Synthetic tennis arena with flood lights, etc.

Indoor stadium of GBU was inaugurated by chancellor Akhilesh Yadav on 11 April 2015. Its estimated cost is said to be 78 crore while Auditorium costs 88 crore.[12] Indoor stadium of GBU has:

• Tennis and Table tennis, Badminton, Squash, Gymnasium, Judo and wrestling, Gymnastics, Billiards and snooker, Weightlifting, Boxing, etc.

There are a total of 19 hostels in the whole university.[22] There is also a shopping complex for students on the campus.

The cultural council of the university consists of following student bodies: Art/ Painting Club, Social Service club, Debating society, Dramatics club, Literary club, Photography club, Music club, Adventure club, Dance club, Audio-Visual Education club