Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU)

Tapesia Gardens, Kamarkuchi Village, Sonapur
782 402 Guwahati, Assam, India

IAU WHED ID: IAU-001173

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Assam Don Bosco University

About

Established in 2008, Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) is a premier private university in Guwahati, India, founded and managed by the Salesians of Don Bosco, renowned for their global educational mission. Guided by the principles of excellence, ethics, and social commitment, the university offers a wide range of programs in Engineering, Science, Commerce and Management, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education. With over 6,000 students and highly qualified faculty, ADBU emphasizes innovation, research, and holistic learning. Its key research strengths include renewable energy, biotechnology, social development, and ICT applications, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and global academic collaborations across Asia, Europe, and North America.

Sustainability at ADBU

ADBU integrates sustainability and social responsibility as central to its educational mission. Through research, teaching, and campus initiatives, ADBU fosters environmental awareness, ethical leadership, and community engagement aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The university promotes sustainable practices in engineering, technology, and social sciences, addressing regional and global challenges such as renewable energy, environmental conservation, and inclusive growth. Rooted in Don Bosco’s humanistic values, ADBU cultivates a culture of care - for people, society, and the planet - preparing graduates to lead positive, sustainable change in their communities and professions.

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Assam Don Bosco University leads SDG 7 of the IAU Cluster on HESD.

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Building Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development: The IAU HESD Cluster and the Road Ahead to 2030

The IAU is happy to share the 2026 edition of the Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development (HESD) Global Cluster Action Report.

Student Photo Project: Assam Don Bosco University through a Different Lens

ADBU Students Celebrate World Photography Day 2026 through Campus Biodiversity

International Women's Day 2021: IAU launches new Publication on SDG 5 Gender Equality

On the 8th of March, 2021, the IAU launched a free online publication prepared with the University of Bologna on University actions towards SDG 5: Gender Equality.

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