Education for Life, Not Merely for Livelihood

established in 1981 by bhagawan sri sathya sai baba, the sri sathya sai institute of higher learning (sssihl) is a unique autonomous university recognized by the university grants commission (ugc). rooted in the philosophy of integral education, the institution aims to cultivate not only intellectual excellence but also moral character, discipline, and compassion.with a curriculum that blends the best of contemporary knowledge systems and traditional indian values, the institute nurtures individuals through a holistic model—shaping the head (knowledge), heart (compassion), and hands (skills).at a time when higher education is increasingly commercialized, sssihl stands apart by offering free, high-quality education from school level through to doctoral research. guided by the ideals “the end of education is character” and “education for life, not just for livelihood,” the institution upholds the transformative vision of sri sathya sai baba, proving that free education rooted in values is not only possible but sustainable.sssihl's approach fosters responsible citizens and future leaders committed to societal welfare. students actively engage in social service activities such as medical outreach and village development. ingraining service as a way of life, the university cultivates a spirit of humility and duty toward the underprivileged.the university also supports modern infrastructure for world-class research in science and technology, while encouraging participation in sports and cultural activities to ensure the all-round development of students.with a distinctive focus on science, spirituality, ethics, and service, sri sathya sai institute of higher learning is more than a university—it is a movement in value-based higher education, nurturing well-rounded individuals capable of leading meaningful lives in service to society.university campuses (andhra pradesh):prasanthi nilayam campus - main campusanantapur campus - women's campusbrindavan campusmuddenahalli (nandigiri) campusacademic programmes offered:undergraduate: b.sc. (mathematics, chemistry, biology, economics), b.a. (literature, economics), b.com. (accountancy, financial management), b.b.a. (business management)postgraduate: m.sc. (mathematics, chemistry, computer science), m.a., m.b.a.research: ph.d. in various disciplines— prof. p. raghavendra prasad, vice-chancellor, sri sathya sai institute of higher learning