MIT-WPU Launches Hafeez Contractor School of Architecture, Setting a New Benchmark in Architectural Education

Pune: In a significant step towards redefining architectural education in India, MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) has announced the launch of the Hafeez Contractor School of Architecture, a prestigious new school established in honour of one of India’s most celebrated architects, and Padma Bhushan awardee, Ar. Hafeez Contractor.

Widely regarded as one of the country’s most influential architects, Hafeez Contractor has transformed India’s urban skyline through several iconic residential, commercial, institutional and township projects spanning over four decades. Recognised for his contemporary design philosophy, large-scale planning expertise and enduring contribution to Indian architecture, his name has become synonymous with excellence, innovation and visionary thinking.

Inspired by this legacy, the school will offer students an industry-aligned, future-focused learning ecosystem that combines architectural design excellence with sustainability, technological innovation and hands-on practical experience.

Its flagship Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) programme is a five-year professional degree aligned with the guidelines of the Council of Architecture (CoA) and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The studio-based curriculum integrates architectural design, building sciences, digital technologies, research, professional practice and sustainability.

Students will benefit from state-of-the-art infrastructure, including advanced design studios, climatology and surveying laboratories, material museums, digital design facilities, and exposure to Building Information Modelling (BIM), computational design and immersive technologies. The programme also offers interdisciplinary learning opportunities, international design studios, industry mentorship, live projects and mandatory internships, equipping graduates with both technical expertise and professional competence.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Suman Devadula, Dean, School of Design said, “The establishment of the Hafeez Contractor School of Architecture is a landmark milestone for MIT-WPU. Hafeez Contractor’s extraordinary contribution to Indian architecture has inspired generations of architects. By associating his name with our School, we aspire to create an ecosystem where innovation, creativity, sustainability and practical learning converge. Our endeavour is to nurture students to be architects designing iconic structures that are resilient, inclusive and sustainable.”

The Hafeez Contractor School of Architecture aspires to emerge as a centre of excellence, preparing future architects to create sustainable, people-centric and globally relevant built environments. Admissions to the B.Arch. programme are now open.