Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, formerly Sathyabama University, is a deemed to be university, situated at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded in 1987 as Sathyabama Engineering College by the late Jeppiaar and received its deemed to be university status in 2001.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology aims to provide higher education with high quality teaching and research. The institution has attained greater heights under the guidance of Founder Chancellor Col. Dr. JEPPIAAR, M.A., B.L., Ph.D., and dynamic leadership of Chancellor Dr. MARIAZEENA JOHNSON, B.E., M.B.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., well supported by the President Dr. MARIE JOHNSON, B.E., M.B.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Vice President Mr. J ARUL SELVAN and Vice President Ms.MARIA BERNADETTE TAMILARASI JOHNSON and Vice Chancellor Dr. T. SASIPRABA M.E., Ph.D. The institution offers 40 Under Graduate programmes, 21 Post Graduate programmes and Ph.D., programmes in various disciplines. We admit students into Under Graduate Engineering, Technology, Architecture and B. Design programmes based on the Sathyabama All India Online Entrance Examination.

The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), was established in 2020 with the objective of disseminating knowledge and imparting quality education in the open and distance learning mode. This centre was initiated following the Online Learning (OL) and Online and Distance Learning (ODL) regulations of UGC 2020. The Centre strives to facilitate high quality learning for those who cannot avail themselves of higher education in the conventional mode and those who look upon learning as a life-long activity. Currently, the Centre offers various Undergraduate and post-graduate programmes in Science, Humanities and Management.

CDOE provides electronically delivered courses following the four quadrant approach directed by UGC. The degree programmes will be accessible to learners through a Virtual learning environment with integrated and relevant support services. This environment will facilitate meaningful, consistent delivery of content as recorded videos, learning material, discussion forums. Learners would be engaged with highly-trained faculty and in activities achieving program learning outcomes while maintaining academic integrity.

Sathyabama ODL online Degree Programs are an encouraging and interactive assortment of virtual learning platforms that reflect a classroom experience. The aim is to facilitate direct, real-time engagement with Sathyabama faculty, professional peers, and course facilitators. The strength of Sathyabama ODL is its flexible format of program structure. All programs are designed to teach you how to adapt to new situations, connect with others, take the lead and think differently, all while you learn the skills and knowledge you need to advance your career