The genesis of TERI University is rooted in the comprehensive research, consultancy, and outreach activities of TERI, a not for profit independent research institute recognized globally for its contribution to scientific and policy research in the realms of energy, environment, and sustainable development.

The University was established and constituted on 19 August 1998 and was granted 'Deemed-to-be University' status by the University Grants Commission and notified vide Ministry of Human Resources Development, Department of Education, Government of India (notification no.F-9/19/95-U-3 dated 5 October 1999).
The relationship with TERI has propelled and influenced the evolution of its academic units. This relationship is enshrined in a memorandum of understanding between

The genesis of TERI University is rooted in the comprehensive research, consultancy, and outreach activities of TERI, a not for profit independent research institute recognized globally for its contribution to scientific and policy research in the realms of energy, environment, and sustainable development.

The University was established and constituted on 19 August 1998 and was granted 'Deemed-to-be University' status by the University Grants Commission and notified vide Ministry of Human Resources Development, Department of Education, Government of India (notification no.F-9/19/95-U-3 dated 5 October 1999).
The relationship with TERI has propelled and influenced the evolution of its academic units. This relationship is enshrined in a memorandum of understanding between the University and TERI, wherein the two have agreed on collaborative research and programmes, joint studies, and mutual support for seminars, symposia, and conferences. TERI has also provided an initial corpus to financially support the University's establishment. Additionally, TERI's existing infrastructure -- state-of-the-art laboratories, well-equipped field stations, and highly professional manpower -- is available for  TERI University to tap into and gain from.

With this consolidated base, in February 2002, TERI University also entered into a memorandum of understanding with the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies of the Yale University. In February 2003, TERI University signed MoU with Donald Danforth Plant Science Centre, USA. In April 2005, the University entered into a MoU with the University of Nottingham, UK. In September 2007, TERI University signed MoU with Michigan State University, USA. In November 2007, TERI University signed MoU with New South Wales University, Australia. In 2007 itself TERI University signed an agreement of cooperation with Freie University Berlin, Germany. In February 2008, TERI University signed MoUs with University of Iceland, Iceland and North Carolina State University, USA. These inter-institutional MoUs are aimed at facilitating mutually beneficial exchange of students, faculty, knowledge, resources, and ideas.

Mission:
The TERI University aspires to contribute globally by serving society as a seat of advanced learning, and to promote learning through teaching and through creating and sharing knowledge. The University commits itself to academic excellence and an environment which would encourage personal and intellectual growth.

The TERI University provides world-class facilities and resources to its students and faculty so as to usher in innovative and multidisciplinary research.

Students about to complete the requirements for their degree are assisted by the Placement cell in getting placed. Organizations interested in students from TERI University may contact the Placement Cell.

Students about to complete the requirements for their degree are assisted by the Placement cell in getting placed. Organizations interested in students from TERI University may contact the Placement Cell.

Major Recruiters:
IUT, Tata Power, ICRA Management and Consultancy Services, Reliance Energy Ltd., Tata Teleservices, BSES, RITES, IL&FS, CERC, NIUA, UMTC (Urban Mass Transit Co. Ltd.), PWC, Indochina Land Management, Vietnam Ltd.,  KPMG, UN Habitat, GMR - Delhi Inernational Airport Ltd., CRRI, CPCB, Emergent India Ltd., EMCA, FARI, FICCI, Indo Gulf Fertilizers, IARI, Nandan Kanan National Park, Nestle India, SGS India,, Water Aid India, UNDP, UNESCO, and many more.

Major Recruiters:
IUT, Tata Power, ICRA Management and Consultancy Services, Reliance Energy Ltd., Tata Teleservices, BSES, RITES, IL&FS, CERC, NIUA, UMTC (Urban Mass Transit Co. Ltd.), PWC, Indochina Land Management, Vietnam Ltd.,  KPMG, UN Habitat, GMR - Delhi Inernational Airport Ltd., CRRI, CPCB, Emergent India Ltd., EMCA, FARI, FICCI, Indo Gulf Fertilizers, IARI, Nandan Kanan National Park, Nestle India, SGS India,, Water Aid India, UNDP, UNESCO, and many more.

The TERI University is situated at Plot No. 10, Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, close to the Grand Hotel. A modern 'green' building has been designed. The TERI University campus was inaugurated by Her Excellency, The President of India, Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil on 11 September 2008

An architectural delight, the campus has been planned to provide a setting that enhances learning, while simultaneously showcasing the concept of modern green buildings. Besides passive energy saving architectural designs, the buildings will boast of the use of solar energy and an earth-air tunnel to meet part of the airconditioning requirements. This technology uses the heat sink property of earth to maintain comfortable temperatures inside the building. Supplementary systems

The TERI University is situated at Plot No. 10, Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, close to the Grand Hotel. A modern 'green' building has been designed. The TERI University campus was inaugurated by Her Excellency, The President of India, Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil on 11 September 2008

An architectural delight, the campus has been planned to provide a setting that enhances learning, while simultaneously showcasing the concept of modern green buildings. Besides passive energy saving architectural designs, the buildings will boast of the use of solar energy and an earth-air tunnel to meet part of the airconditioning requirements. This technology uses the heat sink property of earth to maintain comfortable temperatures inside the building. Supplementary systems have been used for extreme conditions (monsoon).

Thermal mass storage is used in the classrooms. It involves storing energy when available and using it when required. In the proposed arrangement, cooling of the thermal mass is done during night (when ambient temperatures are lower). During daytime when ambient temperatures are high, the thermal storage is used as sink for the fresh air requirement.

The campus has an efficient artificial lighting system designed for minimizing the energy consumption without compromising the visual comfort in the building.

The planned  measures will contribute to 40% energy savings in comparison to a conventionally design building. Water saving measures will have 25% reduction in the potable water use only by use of efficient fixtures. In addition, reuse of wastewater for irrigation purpose through resource and energy efficient biological processes and rainwater harvesting for aquifer recharge would also contribute to efficient water management.

Library
The Library at TERI University supports the academic and research programmes of TERI University by meeting the information requirements of students, researchers, scientists and institutions in India and globally. The library’s resources and services are offered electronically. It provides CD-ROM collections of bibliographic, statistical resources and access to scientific information and databases.

Laboratories
The University harnesses the best of modern technology to support the intellectual curiosity of its students and faculty. Well-equipped laboratories replete with advanced equipment and facilities aid and stimulate research.

Some of the cutting-edge facilities available include
 Laminar-flow cabinets
 Fuel cell test facilities
 Thermocyclers for PCR
 HPLC
 Ultracentrifuges
 Biolistic guns
 Microscopes equipped for fluorescence and photography
 Automatic gene sequencers
 Multi-stage particle size analyzers.

IT Resource Centre
The University is fully networked with a large number of computers for students. Other hardware available include high-end computers, scanners, digitizers, printers and plotters. Students make use of the latest software for digital image processing – ERDAS Imagine 8.4 – and GIS software such as Arc GIS 8.1 and ArcInfo 3.4.

Summer Internship
The Summer Internship Programme aims to widen the student's perspective by providing an exposure to real life issues related to infrastructure, regulation, conservation, management, policy, and economics of natural resources. Positioned between the second and third semesters, the internship enables the students to understand and apply the interdisciplinary relationships to tackle various issues related to environment/natural resources, infrastructure.

Summer Internship
The Summer Internship Programme aims to widen the student's perspective by providing an exposure to real life issues related to infrastructure, regulation, conservation, management, policy, and economics of natural resources. Positioned between the second and third semesters, the internship enables the students to understand and apply the interdisciplinary relationships to tackle various issues related to environment/natural resources, infrastructure.

Dr Arabinda Mishra   (Dean, Faculty of Policy and Planning)
Dr Prateek Sharma    (Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences)
V V N Kishore
Malini Balakrishnan
Vidya S Batra
Piyali Das
Ashu Verma
Najmur Rahman

Dr Arabinda Mishra   (Dean, Faculty of Policy and Planning)
Dr Prateek Sharma    (Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences)
V V N Kishore
Malini Balakrishnan
Vidya S Batra
Piyali Das
Ashu Verma
Najmur Rahman
P P Bhojvaid
Ashoke Basistha
Arun Kansal
Deepti Gupta
Devesh Sharma
Kamna Sachdeva
Joachim Schmerbeck
Vinay Shankar Prasad Sinha
Alok Adholeya
Nidhi P Chanana
Vibha Dhawan
Nutan Kaushik
Banwari Lal
Sanjay Saxena (Head of the Department)
Priyanghsu M Sarma
Reena Singh
Shashi Bhushan Tripathi
Neetika Walia