Pune: With a legacy spanning over four decades, MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) in Pune has emerged as a prominent centre for higher education in India, offering a unique blend of science, spirituality, and social responsibility.

With more than 150 industry-aligned programmes and a vibrant community of over 24,000 students, the university's global alumni base now exceeds one lakh.

MIT-WPU has secured research funding worth Rs 10 crore from national and international agencies for pioneering projects in diverse areas. These include explosion hazard studies funded by SERB, subsea technology supported by Aker Power Gas, waste utilization research backed by RGSTC, non-conventional energy projects funded by SLB, and green technology initiatives under the Department of Science and Technology.

The university has also made notable progress in intellectual property creation, with patents granted in India for innovations such as a shock absorber test rig, a dual-tier jack assembly for vehicles, a blood collection monitor, a distance relay protection system, and an optical router for multicore processors.

In alignment with India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, researchers at MIT-WPU have developed a bio-process that generates green hydrogen from sugarcane juice while converting CO₂ into acetic acid. A patent application has been filed, and proposals have been submitted to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Research is also underway on hydrogen storage using Metallo-Organic Frameworks (MOFs).

Furthering its focus on health tech, the university's School of Pharmacy and Computer Science has developed an IoT-enabled pill dispenser featuring real-time monitoring and automated dosing, aimed at enhancing medication adherence.

The Space Technology Research Group (STeRG) recently launched its first student-developed payload aboard ISRO's PSLV-C60. The initiative paves the way for CubeSat development and a university-owned Ground Station.

MIT-WPU is also engaged in ecological studies, with researchers mapping dragonfly species in Pune. The study documented biodiversity shifts, discovered 27 new species, and noted five endemic to the Western Ghats.

In a recent display of technological prowess, the university hosted HackMITWPU 2025—a three-day hackathon featuring over 7,000 participants across 14 innovation tracks, judged by more than 450 industry and academic experts.