Gautam Buddha University, established by the UP Act (9) of 2002, commenced its first academic session at its 511 acres lush green campus at Greater Noida in August 2008. The University is funded by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) and the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNOIDA). The University encourages multidimensional growth through its education and training. The emphasis is laid on inculcating a sense of responsibility in the young minds and inspiring them to harness these skills for developing a dynamic, dependable, and entrepreneurial model for sustainable growth of the society. A tireless quest for knowledge, exploration, and intellectual excellence make us distinct from the rest.

The University envisions to become a world class center for excellence in education with a special focus to serve the under privileged, economically challenged and down trodden sections of the society. The academic programmes, designed in line with the best universities around the world, combine the best practices of pedagogy and class room teaching, complemented by practical training and experiential learning.

The University is modeled in line with some of the best institutions of higher learning around the world. The uniqueness of its reputation is acknowledged through the format,content and pedagogy of its programmes and their relevance to the society. In order to promote value-based education, research and training, the University has established five schools to begin with: School of Management, School of Information & Communication Technology, School of Biotechnology , School of Humanities & Social Sciences and School of Engineering, School of Law, Justice & Governance,School of Buddhist Studies & Civilization,School of Vocational Studies and Applied Sciences.