Birla Global University was established in the year 2015 by the enactment of Birla Global University Odisha Act. The university aspires to adhere to three main factors, namely, research, innovation and entrepreneurship development, in their pursuit of providing a quality learning environment to its students. Students can pursue different courses depending upon their area of interest. Four schools come under this university, namely, Birla School of Management (MBA and BBA Hons), Birla School of Communication (MA in Journalism & Mass Communication, BA  in Journalism & Mass Communication), Birla School of Commerce (M.Com & B.Com Hons), Birla School of Social Sciences & Humanities (MA in Economics), Birla School Of Law (BBA LLB). Birla Global University has emerged as the most sought after academic destination for students who want to be a part of an intellectually stimulating environment. Birla Global University has associations with many foreign universities like University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, Europe and ESSCA School of Management, Angers, France, which enriches a student’s academic profile. The student exchange programmes help them to broaden their horizon and enhance their learning process. The industry exposure and regular interactions with the corporate leaders further add to their knowledge quotient. Students pursuing MBA from Birla Global University have to attend many seminars and workshops, which increases their awareness of contemporary issues about the corporate world. Some unique features make this university stand out from the rest. Students have to undergo Industry Employability Enhancement Programmes (IEEP), Industry Internship Programmes and Short Term Live Projects (STLPs), compulsory Foreign Language Module and many other such activities which make learning a very enriching experience.