Anant National University

Anant National University (AnantU) is India's first design university, established in 2016 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Recognized by the University Grants Commission and accredited by the Council of Architecture, AnantU offers interdisciplinary programs in architecture, design, visual arts, and climate action. The university is known for its sustainability-oriented curriculum, professional studio environment, and extensive international academic collaborations spanning over 60 institutions worldwide. AnantU's flagship programs include B.Arch, B.Des, M.Des, BVA (Bachelor of Visual Arts), B.Tech in Climate Action, and the Anant Fellowship. The university consistently ranks among India's top design and architecture institutions, earning NIRF 2025 Rank 40 in Architecture. Its campus features professional design studios, workshops, and fabrication facilities that support hands-on learning. In addition to degree programs, AnantU runs outreach and continuing education initiatives, including school-level summer programs designed to introduce young students to design thinking and the creative professions.