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About Us

Founded in 2008 by the Salesian Society, Don Bosco University is dedicated to offering holistic and personalized education.
The University offers comprehensive undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs designed to cater to the needs of working professionals, lifelong learners, and aspiring leaders.
At Assam DBU, our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality education that prepares students for leadership roles in various sectors and contributes to social transformation. We aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Programs offered at DBU combine a strong academic foundation with practical insights, ensuring that students gain the relevant skills to meet industry demands.

Our Values

Excellence: We strive to uphold the highest standards in academic quality and educational delivery.

Innovation: We leverage cutting-edge technology to provide an engaging and effective learning experience.

Integrity: We maintain transparency, ethics, and fairness in all our processes.

Empowerment: We focus on empowering students to take control of their careers and contribute positively to society.

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Assam Don Bosco University

Don Bosco University is a project of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) executed by Don Bosco Society, Azara, Guwahati. Presently, Salesians are working in 132 countries catering to over nine million young people worldwide; Salesians have been recognized by Government of India as the single largest provider of technical education in India, second only to the Government. More than 100 Salesian technical schools and 25 colleges have been established in India. Scores of non-formal training centers, agricultural training centers, relief and rehabilitation centers, literacy centers and shelters for street children in India are managed by the salesians of Don Bosco.

The vision of Don Bosco University is

‘To mould young persons into intellectually competent, morally upright, socially committed and spiritually inspired citizens at the service of India and the world of today and tomorrow, by imparting holistic and personalized education.’

Guided by this vision and leveraging its century-old expertise in education in India and abroad, Don Bosco University is envisaged to be a centre of excellence in study and research focusing upon the following:

  • Providing easier access to higher education for the under-privileged
  • Harmonizing technical excellence with human and religious values
  • Employment-oriented courses in emerging areas of contemporary technology and service
  • ‘Teacher Education’ as a privileged area of interest to accelerate the pace, reach and quality of education
  • Impetus to research initiatives with practical and social relevance
  • Providing a forum for debate and research on key human issues like religion & culture, peace & justice
  • Contributing to the socio-economic development of North-East India
  • Boosting international linkages and collaboration in university education

The spirit of the university has been encapsulated in its emblem which has five distinct elements

  • ‘The Cross’ signifies its underlying Christian inspiration;
  • ‘The Profile of St. John Bosco’ denotes its distinctive educational philosophy;
  • ‘The book emphasizes its commitment to academic excellence;
  • ‘The rays of the Rising Sun’ stand for its dynamism and commitment to society; and,
  • The motto, ‘Carpe Diem’ which meaning ‘Seize the Day’ challenging every Bosconian to grasp the opportunities presented by each new day and attain ‘life in its fullness.’

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