Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST)

Former names	Sathyabama University, Sathyabama Engineering College
Motto	Justice, Peace, Revolution
Type	Private, Deemed university
Established	1987; 37 years ago (1987)
Founder	Dr. Jeppiaar
Chancellor	Dr. Maria Zeena Johnson
President	Dr. Marie Johnson
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. T. Sasi Prabha
Academic staff	721
Administrative staff	125
Students	15,600
Undergraduates	13,400
Postgraduates	1,900
Doctoral students	300
Location	Chennai , Tamil Nadu , India 12°52′23″N 80°13′19″E / 12.87306°N 80.22194°E / 12.87306; 80.22194
Campus	Suburban, 140 acres
Colours	White and blue
Affiliations	UGC, AICTE, NAAC
Website	www.sathyabama.ac.in

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST), formerly Sathyabama University, is a private, STEM-intensive, multi-disciplinary deemed university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1987, it is accredited with 'A++' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and 'Category 1 University' by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the highest ratings by both boards.^[1] It is also an ISO 9001:2008 certified institution,^[2] and has the distinction of being one of the very few universities in India to have successfully built and launched its own space satellite, in association with ISRO.^[3][4][5]

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology spans across a 140-acre campus located along the IT Corridor. Prominent structures within the campus include a research hospital, aeronautical hangars and an advanced nanotechnology centre. With 15,600 students, it is one of the largest universities in Tamil Nadu.