Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST), formerly Sathyabama University, is a Christian higher education institution considered a university institution, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded by Zapiyar as Sathyabama Engineering College in 1987 and received the status of university in 2001.

Location:

Satyabama University is located at Rajiv Gandhi Salai, OMR Road, Chennai. The nearest airport to Satyabama University is Kamaraj International Airport, which is 21 km from the institute. Students can hire taxis from there and reach the campus in about 40 minutes.

The CMBT bus terminal is closest to the institute’s campus and students can board the bus from there to reach the institute which will take about 60 minutes. Other bus routes are also available from Adyar and T.Nagar. Students coming from Old Mahabalipuram Road and East Coast Road can take a shared car to visit the campus.

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Facilities:

The institute provides various facilities and services for students and teachers, including library, hostel, gym, medical and sports facilities etc. A detailed description of the facilities is given below.

Library:

The library has a large collection of books which provide all the necessary information to the students. Library hours are from 8:00 am. 10 pm, which is accessible to all students. A presentation room and reading room are also available in the library. The library also has other facilities including Wi-Fi, e-learning facility, magazines, research, printed publications, previous editions, autobiographies, etc.

Hostel:

Satyabama University has 5 boys and 5 girls hostels which are well equipped with facilities like laundry, gym, computer center, reading space and dining room. To make hostel life enjoyable and comfortable, films are also shown for hostel students on holidays.

Gyms:

Gyms available for boys and girls near the hostel which help students maintain a healthy life. Yoga sessions are also organized for the students.

Medical facilities:

Up to 24×7 medical facilities are available to hoteliers. Medical officers are present to provide medical assistance to students and staff in any emergency. Students requiring initial treatment received health insurance from the Satyabama General Hospital.

Sports Facilities:

Students have facilities to play indoor and outdoor games like hockey, soccer, cricket, tennis, badminton, handball, table tennis, ball badminton, kho kho, kabaddi, throw ball, chess, carom.  cricket, squash and basketball.

Conference rooms:

Conference rooms are provided for conferences, seminars, seminars, placement training programs, etc.

Mess:

Mess Hall has the capacity to host 2000 members at a time. It also provides lunch and breakfast facilities for students and staff. The institute also provides lunch, tea and breakfast to students and staff every day.

Transport:

The institute has more than 100 buses which are available for easy movement for students and staff. There are certain schedules for all buses coming to and from the campus. All buses arrive on campus before 7.40 am. And they leave the campus at 5 pm. So that all the students and staff can reach safe to house.

Internet:

The institute provides internet facilities with a speed of 500 Mbps. to provide high speed internet to the students so that they can search the internet for any information or assistance. Internet and WiFi are provided inside the hostel and central library.

Student Psychological Counseling and Support Center:

This center was established to provide counseling to students and staff who are facing a crisis regarding their personal or professional lives. The center has members of trained counselors who provide the necessary guidance to the students and help them to overcome their stress. All counseling sessions conducted are kept confidential.

Highlights:

*The university has been ranked among the top 50 universities by nirf (MHRD) for 3 consecutive years.
*The Department of Architecture was also awarded the Best Study Project for Fourth Year.
*The Sharon Plywood National Award for Best Workshop on “Sustainable Office Design” was presented to the Department of Architecture, Satyabama Institute of Science and Technology in 2013.
*The Department of Architecture also received a certificate of appreciation for hosting the NIASAA.