About us
KIIT School of Liberal Studies offers a flexible and interdisciplinary academic framework that brings together disciplinary knowledge, cross-disciplinary learning, research, and professional preparation. Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP), the curriculum integrates Interdisciplinary Courses, Major and Minor pathways, Skill Enhancement Courses, internships, research, and experiential learning, enabling students to develop disciplinary depth while pursuing academic interests across fields.
The School brings together Languages, Literature, Psychology, Sociology, Library and Information Science, and emerging digital and interdisciplinary fields, offering students the opportunity to develop academic and professional competencies relevant to diverse career trajectories. Its programmes open pathways to higher education and research, publishing and editing, media and communication, corporate communication, counselling and behavioural services, translation and language industries, library and information services, archival research and heritage management, public policy and development, government and civil services, NGOs and the development sector, digital industries, and related professional fields.
The School’s interdisciplinary academic culture is complemented by the Centre for Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies, which facilitates research at the intersection of literature, language, culture, society, technology, and contemporary public life. Through research projects, colloquia, seminars, publications, and collaborative initiatives, the Centre provides an institutional platform for interdisciplinary and socially engaged scholarship.
Academic programmes across the School are connected through shared courses, faculty expertise, research initiatives, academic events, global exposure, and collaborative student activities. This integrated approach enables students to engage with multiple disciplinary perspectives, undertake research, develop transferable skills, and connect classroom learning with contemporary social and professional contexts. The School thus brings together disciplinary rigour, interdisciplinary inquiry, research engagement, and career-oriented learning within a cohesive pedagogic framework.
Vision
The School of Liberal Studies envisions cultivating intellectually curious and socially responsible individuals who harness the power of questioning and critical analysis to engage with the complexities of the contemporary world. Rooted in a deep commitment to cultural awareness, plurality, and respect for difference, the School seeks to nurture better citizens equipped with strong ethical foundations, interdisciplinary perspectives, and the professional capabilities and skills necessary to contribute meaningfully to diverse global and local contexts.
Mission
- To foster a culture of inquiry that emphasizes the power of questioning, critical thinking, and analytical rigor.
- To promote cultural awareness and a deep appreciation of plurality and difference in a rapidly changing world.
- To equip students with professional skills and competencies aligned with evolving academic and industry needs.
- To nurture responsible, informed, and engaged citizens committed to ethical and meaningful contributions to society.
Our Inspiration
Our Visionary Founder
Prof. Achyuta Samanta
The School of Liberal Studies at KIIT-DU was conceived and instituted to provide the students with a wider and more humane view of the universe. The School has a distinctive quality in being based upon the principle of the universality of things that helps thoughts and understanding to transcend the borders of good to great. The school has prepared a unique road map to become one of the front ranking Schools in the country by developing multidisciplinary programmes across the disciplines of English (Humanities), Psychology, Sociology, Foreign Languages and Literature, Library Science and Digital Humanities from within the School and Public Policy, Law, Media, Film and Design from across other Schools. Special emphasis is given for nurturing aesthetic sense, ethical values and sustainable development goals.
Leadership
Dr. Saranjit Singh
Vice-Chancellor
With world-class faculty, groundbreaking research opportunities and a commitment to fostering a diverse environment of bright, talented students, KIIT is more than just a place to get an education — it’s where students pursue limitless possibilities. As the Vice Chancellor, it is my honor to invite you to join our vibrant community of learners, researchers, and innovators.
Prof. Debashis Bandyopadhyay
Pro-Vice Chancellor
KIIT School of Liberal Studies, is the appropriate place for holistic education. It is a platform to build your career, character and contacts. Here we provide a real time glocal immersion. Once you are in KIIT, you have the added advantage of engaging with sustainable social and humanitarian milieu. The multidisciplinary curriculum with the state-of-the-art labs and sports facilities helps in shaping the minds & bodies of the future leaders of the world. It is a unique experience for me to work here. I particularly mentor the academic & research activities in the schools of Liberal Studies, Public Policy, KIIT Art Academy (KAA) and Leadership. All the schools across KIIT, KISS & KIMS work together under the overarching capstone club. Nontraditional position in the job market will grow when other skills are increasingly being duplicated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Skills in critical thinking and culture that Liberal Studies provide cannot be replaced by AI. This is the School where scope for your future prosperity lies.
Prof. (Dr.) Sakshi Kaul
Dean Academics
School of Liberal Studies at KIIT is a vibrant academic space committed to nurturing intellectually curious and futureready individuals. We believe that education extends beyond disciplinary boundaries to learning critical thinking, creativity, empathy, communication skills, ethical awareness, and the ability to understand diverse human and social contexts. Education in contemporary times requires shifting from rigid knowledge memorization to dynamic, adaptable skill-building and value-driven leadership. Our endeavour is to create an academic environment where students are encouraged to question, explore, collaborate, research, and innovate. We place strong emphasis on connecting classroom learning with real-world experiences through projects, fieldwork, internships, workshops, research engagement, initiatives, and seminars, community industry institutional collaborations. The School brings together the disciplines of Psychology, Sociology, Humanities, Language and Literature, and Library and Information Science. Each department contributes a distinctive perspective while collectively enabling students to understand individuals, communities, cultures, knowledge systems, and the world around them. In the technology-driven world, liberal studies and social sciences have an important role to play in shaping thoughtful citizens and responsible professionals. We aspire to prepare our students not merely for careers, but for lifelong learning, leadership, responsible citizenship, and meaningful contribution to society. I invite prospective students to become part of an academic community where knowledge meets curiosity, learning meets purpose, and education becomes a catalyst for positive change. Lets us embark on a journey of discovery, Knowledge and transformation.