Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar

Gautam Buddha University (GBU) was established by the Uttar Pradesh Gautam Buddha University Act 2002 and came into existence in 2008, with its first academic session beginning that year. Located in Greater Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, it is a state government university spread over a 511-acre (207 ha) campus adjacent to the Yamuna Expressway. The university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 12-B, accredited by NAAC with a B+ grade, and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It has also received ISO 9001:2008 accreditation from JAS-ANZ. GBU was the dream project of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, who inaugurated it on 23 August 2008; it is funded by NOIDA and GNIDA authorities. The university offers Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degrees through schools including the School of Information & Communication Technology, School of Management, School of Biotechnology, and School of Engineering, which includes departments of Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, and Architecture and Regional Planning. Its MBA program, started in 2008, was the university's first course. GBU emphasizes research and interdisciplinary study across engineering, business, biotechnology, and Buddhist studies.