SASTRA Deemed University has a campus with classical buildings which have modern infrastructure. It is situated in a rural area in Thanjavur and has a serene atmosphere to offer a peaceful learning experience to the students. The University campus has separate academic blocks, staff quarters, hostels, a guest house, etc.
SASTRA University Campus Area spreads over 232 acres of lush green land with a built up area of about 3,00,000 sq. mt. The spacious campus of the University has state-of-the-art amenities to support fruitful teaching-learning and research. The campus of SASTRA University Thanjavur is Wi-Fi enabled and provides a number of facilities like library, hostels, sports arenas, well-equipped laboratories, etc.
Life at SASTRA University is vibrant as students get to enjoy all the facilities required for their academic and personal development. Each building has classrooms backed with ICT facilities, laboratories, and common rooms. Apart from this, there are fully air-conditioned auditoriums to host events & workshops.
Refer to the points mentioned-below to get a SASTRA University Thanjavur Campus Tour:
- Library: The University has a Central library named as ‘Saraswathi Sadan’, covering an area of approximately 4,340 sq. mt. It comprises modern study area, AV rooms, internet and reprographic facilities. It has a huge collection of 1,50,000+ printed books, and more than 1,80,000 e-books of various subjects such as Engineering, Management, Law, etc.
The library also subscribes to online journals like Science Direct, IEEE, Oxford University Press, and many more. Students can access these e-books and e-journals from the comfort of their homes, as per their convenience.
- Laboratories: Laboratories at SASTRA (Deemed to be University) are set up in every academic building to cater to the particular research needs of the students. These labs are equipped with the latest equipment to enhance students’ practical knowledge.
Various laboratories are set-up in the University campus which include Biochemistry Lab, Mechatronics Lab, VLSI Design Lab, Multimedia Lab, and so on.
- Sports: SASTRA University Thanjavur Campus consists of an indoor stadium named as ‘Maruti’, equipped with synthetic Badminton and Basketball courts, Billiards tables, Ping-pong tables, and Chess & Carrom boards.
In addition, it provides outdoor game facilities such as Football and Cricket fields, Kabaddi and Volleyball courts, and Handball courts. In the University, sporting facilities are separately available for boys and girls, so they can enjoy playing games like Tennis independently. Moreover, students can participate in Inter-Institutional sports festivals and the intra-mural annual sports events.
- Hostels: The University provides residential facilities where nearly 10 hostels are allotted to boys and around 6 for girls. In the hostels, rooms are available in different occupancies. The Sastra University Hostels offer rooms which are equipped with all the requisite furniture. Students are also provided wholesome meals in a hygienic mess; both North Indian and South Indian cuisine are available in a complete vegetarian diet.
- Canteen: The cafeteria at the University is one of the most visited places for students and staff. A variety of food options are available in the canteen. It provides a perfect ambiance for get togethers, group discussions, and study sessions.
- Medical Facilities: There is an in-house hospital present at Sastra University Thanjavur Campus Area with about 10 beds. It caters to all the medical needs of the students, staff, and others. The hospital is equipped with full-time residents and visiting doctors to assist patients in any medical emergency.
- Gymnasium: SASTRA University Campus Thanjavur has a gymnasium which is well-furnished with fitness equipment; it is set up in the indoor stadium. It allows the students to exercise regularly which helps them stay fit and reduce stress & anxiety.
- Banking Facilities: The University has a full-fledged branch of the Indian Overseas Bank and City Union Banks. Furthermore, there are ATMs installed in the campus to offer convenient access to banking services round the clock.
SASTRA Deemed University has numerous clubs & societies to provide students with a stage to present their talents in extracurricular activities. There are different clubs for departments like Engineering & Technology, Humanities, Social Sciences, etc. The list of the clubs are given below:
- Literary Club
- Oratory and Debating Club
- Robotics Club
- Quiz Club
- Fine Arts Club
