Message from Dean

We at D Y Patil Deemed to be University school of Architecture, Navi Mumbai are committed to make a better world, opening the doors for passionate learners. The school traverses on a visionary trilogy of Art, Architecture and Design that permeates same culture throughout all its pedagogical ventures of ever-expanding bank of UG; PG degree programmes in Architecture, Design and Urban Design and various Certificate programmes in Visual Arts, Design; Urban Studies that can be termed as science or social art or a combination of both! Hence, our current students and alumni have all
shown fantastic skills and professionalism as problem solvers, supporters of social activities and
creators of spaces for human kind to not just live but flourish.

The school provides a platform for students to explore, experience and execute their innovations by engaging with diverse disciplines and skillsets under the mentorship of dedicated faculty, scholars and experts. Together we learn to tackle global challenges, work on a culture of serving and shaping the society through critical thinking, analytical approach, and creative mindset; translating ideas into actions by setting in a “culture of doing”.

The growth of students is nurtured by the faculties who themselves pursue excellence, allowing the minds to grow, developing an unseen foundation system, strong enough to support its potential for outward growth later in the professional field. The latter guide students to become professionals with an open mind and a sensitive approach towards the society and environment. Most importantly the school believes in constantly upgrading its robust and state of the art infrastructure comprising of various modern equipment, workshops, laboratories viz. Digital fabrication lab, Advanced model making lab, Mac-lab, Wacom lab, AR-VR lab, rapid-prototyping, B.Sc. in Product Design sculpture;
clay modelling, ceramics; pottery and art Studios, where it becomes a melting pot of various theoretical didactics and hands-on experimentation and innovation.

DY Patil Deemed to be University campus at the prominent location of smart city Navi Mumbai provides a suitable environment to become focused and successful Architects, Designers, Urban Designers and the Art practitioners of tomorrow. We welcome young minds with passion and creative energy, regardless of where they come from to be a part of the D Y family