ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education

The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE or simply ICFAI) is a private deemed-to-be-university established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. It is located in Donthanapally, Shankarapally Road, Hyderabad.

IFHE is National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) A++ Grade University.

History
IFHE, founded by N.J. Yasaswy, is promoted by the ICFAI Group. The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI), a non-profit educational society in Telangana, India, has established Universities and standalone business schools in different parts of India. ICFAI was founded by N.J. Yasaswy, Besant C. Raj and Prasanna Chandra in 1984.

In Hyderabad, the ICFAI Business School Hyderabad (IBS Hyderabad) was established by ICFAI in 1995. In 2008, the institution obtained deemed-to-be-university status with the name 'ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education'. IBS Hyderabad became its first constituent as IFHE's Faculty of Management.

Abid Hussain was appointed the first Chancellor of IFHE, while J Mahender Reddy became the Vice Chancellor. After Abid Hussain's demise in 2012, C. H. Hanumantha Rao became the Chancellor. The current Chancellor is C. Rangarajan since 2015.

The Faculty of Science and Technology and the Faculty of Law was started after receiving approval from UGC in 2010. The School of Architecture was established in 2018.

Faculty of Management
The Faculty of Management at IFHE is IBS Hyderabad, and the major programs offered at IBS Hyderabad are MBA, PhD and BBA. It has adopted the case method of pedagogy, and has been recognised as one of the world's top case publishing schools.

As of 2020, IBS Hyderabad is the only institution in India that is offering Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)-accredited programs at the undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral levels. IBS Hyderabad has been SAQS (South Asian Quality Assurance System) accredited, since 2006, an accreditation conferred by The Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA).

In 2020, IBS Hyderabad was ranked 25th among the Management schools in India in the NIRF rankings.

Faculty of Science and Technology (IcfaiTech)
IcfaiTech (Faculty of Science & Technology) is a constituent unit of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE). The institution, under the leadership of Dr. K.L. Narayana, is dedicated to nurturing graduates and researchers who are critical thinkers and innovators, offering a holistic educational experience.

Academic Flexibility and Curriculum

At IcfaiTech, students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels have the flexibility to choose their academic courses from a wide range of electives. The institution employs innovative teaching methods and a cutting-edge curriculum designed to broaden students' intellectual and global outlook. Workshops and internships further enhance this comprehensive educational approach.

Internship Programs

One of the unique features of education at IcfaiTech is its Internship Programs. These programs are designed to make graduates more practical-oriented and innovative. Students' performance during internships is supervised and assessed by dedicated faculty members and industry experts, ensuring a valuable learning experience that bridges academic theory with real-world practice.

Holistic Development

In addition to technical and scientific education, IcfaiTech integrates courses such as Principles of Economics, Principles of Management, Dynamics of Social Change, and Introductory Psychology into its curriculum. This integration aims to foster overall personality development, equipping students with a broad skill set that is highly valued in the professional world.

Reputation and Recognition

IcfaiTech's proactive approach to education has earned it respect from employers, educators, and professional institutions. The institution's commitment to producing well-rounded graduates who are capable of critical thinking and innovation has solidified its reputation as a leading educational establishment in science and technology.

External Links

ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) IcfaiTech Official Website

Faculty of Law
The Faculty of Law, commonly known as ICFAI Law School, is a constituent of IFHE started after getting the appl from UGC in 2010. The undergraduate programs offered by the Faculty of Law are approved by the Bar Council of India.

School Of Architecture
The ICFAI School of Architecture (ISArch) was established in the year 2018 and offers a five-year full-time B.Arch. The degree program is recognized by the Council of Architecture, New Delhi.

Accreditation by NAAC
IFHE has received the NAAC Accreditation 'A++' Grade with an Institutional CGPA score of 3.59 out of 4.

Graded Autonomy
IFHE was accorded autonomy by UGC in 2018, one of the 52 universities in India to receive autonomy. The UGC granted graded autonomy Category II to IFHE.