Education
The patronage of education started with Maharaja Sayajirao and the city has built further on the academic infrastructure established by him.
The present educational foundation rests on over 120 public schools and over 100 private schools. Towering over all is the MS University, the jewel in the Baroda crown, so to speak. It has 13 faculties and 17 residential hostels, 4 of them for women students. The university caters to over 100,000 students. There are various courses on offer, ranging from Medicine to Commerce. The university has been divided into several departments and there are number of courses offered in each of the department. The Fine Arts faculty is famous worldwide for its contribution in arts. The faculty of Performing Arts is also a very reputed institution teaching music, drama, dancing etc.
Apart from many good schools, there are landmark schools which are still epitome of high value Education. There are many students who are alumni of the school and settled in many developed countries. Vadodara grab good opportunities in city itself which has lot to offer.
The recent decision of CII to develop Vadodara as 'KNOWLEDGE CITY'. has been well received by the Barodians all over the world.
The city of Vadodara is also host to one of the strongest AIESEC Chapters of AIESEC India. AIESEC Baroda established in 1995 in Baroda, is currently one of the leading AIESEC Chapters of World, providing over 350 International Exchange opportunities and 150+ Leadership opportunities to young students each year.
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