About the Programme
The PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies emerges at a moment when higher education and research face a critical inflection point. Across the globe, questions of human mobility, environmental change, technological disruption, and social justice are redefining the very meaning of progress. In India, these realities are visible in the everyday—mass migration, climate displacement, urban inequality, and the ethical dilemmas of automation. Yet research that connects these themes across disciplines remains fragmented and insufficient. The Department of Liberal Arts at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) occupies a unique position to address this gap. It has, over the past two years, evolved into one of the country’s few spaces where humanities, social sciences, and technology converge through research, field engagement, and policy dialogue. The department’s work—spanning migration and displacement studies, sustainability and heritage, AI and society, and community engagement—has already generated externally funded projects, collaborative grants, and national recognition. Establishing a doctoral program is therefore not an expansion but a natural progression of the department's academic maturity and institutional mission.
Eligibility & Fee Structure
Message from the HOD
Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus
Welcome to the Department of Liberal Arts in the heart of Bangalore city! As one of the premier sites of Liberal studies based education, scholarship, professional and civic engagement in the country, we invite you to broaden your understanding of yourself and the world, engage with and work in the community, and learn from innovative faculty and staff.
Deciding a path for oneself, and choosing what and where to study is one of the most crucial moments in one’s life - no matter when one begins their educational journey. Here, at the Department of Liberal Arts, we offe
Message from the HOD
Welcome to the Department of Liberal Arts in the heart of Bangalore city! As one of the premier sites of Liberal studies based education, scholarship, professional and civic engagement in the country, we invite you to broaden your understanding of yourself and the world, engage with and work in the community, and learn from innovative faculty and staff.
Deciding a path for oneself, and choosing what and where to study is one of the most crucial moments in one’s life - no matter when one begins their educational journey. Here, at the Department of Liberal Arts, we offer our students the option of choosing and tailoring their own degree from various thematic discipline based majors, minors, and skill based courses from across the social sciences, business studies, humanities, and interdisciplinary themes.
I am confident that, no matter the path you select, you will gain skills that will help you have a successful career and navigate our rapidly changing world - and steer it towards a sustainable future. That is because a Liberal Arts degree goes far beyond learning facts and figures - you will learn to contribute to the social, cultural and economic development of the society, fostering a life-long learning experience that nurtures commitment to civil society through an engaged and educated citizenry.
As a student in the Department of Liberal Arts, you will have the opportunity to learn essential life skills including creative and critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. But beyond that you will also engage in and benefit from experiential learning opportunities, internships, research, via our Global and National level Immersive Programs, study abroad trips, and Capstone projects (Industry Collaboration). Further, you also get to take part in our student organizations - Liberati and Echo - which actively works towards developing your potential as a leader and an executor.
Our classes are led by our faculty - who are scholars, practitioners, and experts in their fields. They are passionate about student learning and take a genuine interest in your success - thereby fostering an environment where you can ask big questions without fear, take different and multiple perspectives without hesitation, and collaborate on solutions to real-world challenges, with ease. As a result, you will develop a deep understanding of the human condition, cultivate empathy, and gain valuable insights into the diverse perspectives and cultures that shape our global society. But at the same time you will also be prepared to adapt to the present world, where computational thinking and digitization along with AI is transforming the economy, the job market, and how humans interact with each other.
At the same time - the Department of Liberal Arts - is also a great place to create lifelong friends, network with potential employers and our alumni, as well as enjoy the many cultural experiences one can have in our inclusive and plural space. We cannot wait for you to join us!
Prerana Srimaal
hod.liberalarts.bgr@christuniversity.in
Admission Process
- Register with your Email ID
- Login to the Admission Portal
- Fill the Application Form
- Pay Application Fee
- Entrance Test (If Applicable)
- Assessment
- Interview
- Check login page for result
- If selected, Offer Letter attached
- Pay Course Fee Online
- Complete Admission Process
Ready to Apply?
Applications are open. Deadline: 2026-11-29 23:45:00.