The PhD in Sustainable Development offers a comprehensive yet flexible experiential learning curriculum designed for candidates from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. This programme is focused on driving sustainable transformation, particularly within rural and vulnerable communities.

Offered through the Amrita School for Sustainable Futures (ASF), the programme integrates the innovative Education for Life (E4Life) framework—addressing the social, economic, environmental, and cultural dimensions of communities to meet their specific developmental needs.

Programme Highlights:

• Opportunity to pursue double/joint PhDs with internationally recognised universities
• Industry engagement and practical exposure
• Participation in funded research projects supported by the UN, Government of India, European Commission, World Bank, and other global institutions
• Access to leading research centres and collaboration with distinguished international faculty

This programme equips scholars to become change-makers in the field of sustainability, combining academic rigour with real-world impact.