The D Y Patil University (DYPU) is named after its illustrious and visionary founder, Dr Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil. Known for his philanthropic and social service, Dr Patil, a padmashree awardee visualized a dream to make quality education accessible to the ever burgeoning, aspiring youth of the nation seeking careers in professional domains like engineering and medicine . Thus, the D Y Patil University stands as a symbol of excellence in education and health care, the twin objectives of the founder chancellor.
Nestled in the heart of Navi Mumbai with state-of-the-art infrastructure, DY Patil University, since its inception in 1983 has been heralding several niche practices focused on developing a conducive environment for its students focused on their holistic development and a research-driven culture for its faculties to aid them in their pursuit of achieving academic excellence. With more than 55,000 Alumni across the globe with careers spanning various leadership and strategic roles across diverse industries and functional areas, their success is a testament to DY Patil University’s 40-year strong legacy.