The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Vadodara, India • Founded 1949 • World Rank #4073
Overview
Established in 1949, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Vadodara (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Gujarat.
Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) is a very large-sized coeducational Indian higher education institution. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 75-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Indian higher education organization an averagely selective institution.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
MSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda's campus address and the ways prospective students can reach the institution. For visa queries, contact the international student services office directly rather than central admissions.
Academic Details
These figures give a quick read on The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda's scale, staffing levels, and academic standing. Use them to ground decisions about programme fit and institutional capacity.
Degrees
Also Certificate courses; MBA
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under University Grants Commission of India.
Science and Commerce (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business and Commerce
- Natural Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Arts (Faculty) 22 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ancient Civilizations
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Arts and Humanities
- Canadian Studies
- Economics
- English
- French
- German
- Hindi
- History
- Indic Languages
- Information Sciences
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Persian
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Russian
- Sanskrit
- Sociology
- Urdu
Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Esoteric Practices
- Sanskrit
Commerce (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Banking
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Economics
- Insurance
- Management
Education and Psychology (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Family and Community Science (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Child Care and Development
- Clothing and Sewing
- Communication Studies
- Development Studies
- Family Studies
- Food Science
- Home Economics
- Nutrition
- Textile Technology
- Women's Studies
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Fine Arts (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aesthetics
- Art History
- Fine Arts
- Graphic Arts
- Museum Studies
- Painting and Drawing
- Sculpture
Common Career Paths
- Artist
- Curator
- Art Educator
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Journalism and Communication (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Journalism
- Mass Communication
- Media Studies
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Commercial Law
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Management Studies (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (Faculty) 22 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Dermatology
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physical Therapy
- Physiology
- Plastic Surgery
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Radiology
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Surgery
- Venereology
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Performing Arts (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dance
- Musical Instruments
- Performing Arts
- Singing
- Theatre
Polytechnics (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Science (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Work (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Social Work
Technology and Engineering (Faculty) 16 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Architecture
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Technology
- Textile Design
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda's degree-level programme breakdown, with search. Industry-sponsored programmes often have bonded service or employment commitments — read the terms before accepting any sponsored place.
Bachelor's Degree
32 programmes
At undergraduate level, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda offers 32 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.
Bachelor of Law Law
B.Sc. F.C.Sc (Regular) Extension and Communication NEP 2020 Communication Studies
B.Sc. (F.C.Sc.) (Honours) Clothing and Textiles (Fashion Designing) - NEP 2020 Applied Design
B.Sc. (F.C.Sc.) (Honours) Clothing and Textiles (Clothing and Textiles) - NEP 2020
B.Sc-Extension and Communication NEP 2020 Communication Studies
Bachelor of Visual Arts Visual Arts
Bachelor of Design Applied Design
B.Sc. F.C.Sc (Regular) Human Development and Family Studies NEP 2020
Part Time Degree Course
Bachelor Of Pharmacy Pharmacy
Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication NEP 2020 Communication Studies
Bachelor of Engineering General Engineering
Bachelor of Performing Arts Performing Arts
BSc Interior Design HPP as per NEP 2020 Applied Design
BSc Foods and Nutrition Regular as per NEP 2020 Nutrition & Dietetics
BSc Foods and Nutrition HPP as per NEP 2020 Nutrition & Dietetics
BSc FCRM Regular Programme (Interior Design) as per NEP 2020 Applied Design
BSc FCRM Regular Programme (Hospitality Management) as per NEP 2020 Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science (NEP) Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Science (HPP) Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Science Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Computer Applications (HPP) Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Library and Information Science Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hindu Studies (HPP) Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Defence and National Security Studies (HPP) Politics & International Relations
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Commerce Business & Management
BA-I SEC(NEP 2020) LIS
Bachelor of Education Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Arts (HPP) Liberal Arts
Bachelor in Psychology B.Psy (Grant in Aid) Psychology
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
28 programmes
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda provides 28 programmes at master's level for graduates who want to specialise further or strengthen their standing for doctoral applications.
Master of Visual Arts Visual Arts
Master of Design Applied Design
Master of Law Law
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (HPP) Business & Management
Master of Engineering in Automatic Control and Robotics Robotics & Automation
Master of Engineering General Engineering
Master of Computer Application Computer Science & IT
M. Sc. (Materials Science) - Nanotechnology Materials Science
M. Sc. (Applied Physics) Physics & Astronomy
Master of Pharmacy Pharmacy
Master of Journalism and Mass Communication NEP Communication Studies
Master of Performing Arts Performing Arts
Master of Social Work Social Work
Master of Human Resource Management (HPP) Human Resource Management
Master of Arts in Hindu Studies (HPP) Liberal Arts
Master of Library and Information Science Information Systems & Technology
Master of Science Natural Sciences
Master of Arts (HPP) Liberal Arts
Master of Arts Liberal Arts
Master of Education Education & Teaching
Master of Commerce (General Level Programme) Business & Management
Master of Commerce (CBCS) Business & Management
Master of Management Studies Business & Management
Master of Arts (Grant in Aid) Liberal Arts
Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology (HPP) Biotechnology
Master of Science in Bio-Chemistry Chemistry
Master of Science Advanced Computing (HPP) Information Systems & Technology
Master of Science (HPP) Natural Sciences
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master of Business Administration
2 programmes
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda provides 2 programmes at master's level for graduates who want to specialise further or strengthen their standing for doctoral applications.
Master of Business Administration (Executive) Business Administration
Master of Business Administration Business Administration
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master of Philosophy
1 programme
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda provides 1 programme at master's level for graduates who want to specialise further or strengthen their standing for doctoral applications.
M.Phil.
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
4 programmes
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda lists 4 programmes awarding a doctorate — the apex qualification for those pursuing research leadership or an academic career.
Ph.D.(Applied Physics) Physics & Astronomy
Ph.D
Ph.D in Journalism and Communication Communication Studies
Ph.D.
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
20 programmes
This group collects The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda's 20 programmes of certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate programmes — practical entry points or stepping stones toward a degree.
Post Diploma in Visual Arts Visual Arts
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws Law
Diploma in Engineering General Engineering
Certificate Course (1 Year)
Certificate Course (3 Months)
Five Year Integrated Master Program in Social Work Social Work
Fashion and Apparel Technology Fashion Design
Integrated Master of Science Liberal Arts
Post Graduate Diploma
Post Diploma
Diploma
Certificate Courses (HPP)
Certificate Course
Bachelor of Architecture Architecture
Short Term Skill Development Programmes
Post Graduate Diploma [Evening]
Post Graduate Diploma Programme (Regular)
Post Graduate Diploma Programme (Morning)
Post Graduate Diploma (HPP)
Integrated Teacher Education Programme (HPP) Education & Teaching
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Application guidance for The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, structured as five practical steps with attention to documents and admissions communication.
- 1 Research programmes at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Use the programme finder to browse The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda's 87 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Programme-level requirements at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Lodge your application
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda processes applications through www.msubaroda.ac.in. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +91 (265) 279 5521. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Quick reference for The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda: founding, control type, student body, rankings, and recognition status in one place.
How old is The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda?
The institution opened in 1949 (approximately 77 years ago).
What city is The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in?
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda operates from Vadodara, India.
Is The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda public or private?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How big is The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda's student body?
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda serves approximately 35,000-39,999 students.
What is The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda's ranking?
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda holds rank #4073 globally and #231 in India.
What programmes are available at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda?
Programmes at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Who recognises The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda?
Yes, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda is recognised by University Grants Commission.
How do I find The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda online?
The institution's website is www.msubaroda.ac.in.
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