WHY
ZOHO
UNIVERSITY?
- What we teach is much more relevant for real software careers.
- At Zoho, we look for skillsets and abilities more than for paper credentials
- We do not charge our students any fees.
- Instead, we pay a stipend - starting at Rs 10,000 - throughout the course of study.
- After the successful completion of the course, you are automatically inducted as an employee into Zoho Corporation, a world leader in cloud-based software products.
14 YEARS!
800+ GRADUATES!
WHO IS
ZOHO
UNIVERSITY FOR?
DID YOU KNOW?
15%
of Zoho Corp's workforce does not have a college degree
HOW DO WE WORK?
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
-Mahatma Gandhi
Credibility
How credible is Zoho University?
ZU has been operating for more than 14 years with 720 graduates overall, comprising 10% of Zoho's employee count.
Curriculum
What will Zoho University teach me?
You will be taught hands-on software engineering, relevant English communication skills, and helpful mathematical concepts.
Qualification
What should my basic qualification be?
Your age should be within the range of 17 to 20. You should not have any academic qualification higher than Class 12 or 10+3 diploma.
Way back in 2004, curiosity had us running a poll at Zoho to find out,
How useful
was college?
How useful and relevant do you find the 'education' you received at college to your current job?
How it all started...
And so, we realised that almost all learning that was really useful for work, was learnt while on the job!
What do we do at
Zoho University that typical colleges don't?
(and perhaps can't)
Practical exposure to actual work.
Dynamic syllabus structure.
Expert teachers who are active practitioners too.
Stipend during training period.
Opportunity to learn and work with IT professionals.
Focus on comm. skills, not plain old grammar.
High speed internet,
A/C classrooms.
Assessments adopt open-book, group-projects approach.
What
The Alumni at Zoho Say
"Since the day I joined ZU I haven't looked back. It's been thirteen years and it has given me an amazing opportunity to learn while I was not sure of moving forward to a college degree. I take care of an entire product now and I am glad that I found the motivation here."
- Saran Babu
Chennai, Class of 2005
"Zoho University is a place where you don’t learn for marks, but for yourself, to grow better. It challenges and pushes you to bring out the best in you."
- Bharath S
Chennai, Class of 2008
"Not all parents will allow you to do stuff that nobody else has tried before and it was extremely difficult to convince my parents to say yes for this unusual path. It's been 12 years now. I had started my career as a helpdesk engineer, and today, I am a successful evangelist. Zoho has given me a wealth of experience that would have otherwise been just a dream to me. Don't be afraid to start over for a second opportunity to build what you truly want! Jai Zoho!"
- Suresh Bagavathy
Chennai, Class of 2008
"There is something motivational and special about this environment. Zoho University enhanced my knowledge, abilities, skills, and boosted my confidence to interact with the experts. I take pride in calling myself a product of Zoho University. I am a Product Manager at Zoho actually managing many graduates from engineering colleges. Swell!"
- Parthiban Paramasivam
Chennai, Class of 2008
"Stopped from continuing education at 18 because of a financial crisis in the family, I was searching for an opportunity where I could earn while still learning. I was doing small jobs after quitting my studies, when I heard of Zoho University. From a young boy supporting my family with my small income to "Member - Technical Staff" at Zoho Corp today, it has been one amazing ride!"
- Ganesha Moorthy
Tenkasi, Class of 2015
"Zoho University has taught me a lot by way of practical application. I had a question when I joined in Zoho University 'Can a EEE student be able to learn software easily?', but our university proved that anybody with the drive to learn can shine. And this makes me say, with pride, that I am a software developer today at Zoho Corp."
- Manimaran J
Tenkasi, Class of 2015
"Zoho University was a life changer for me. Our staff were helpful and considerate. We were encouraged to learn practically. We are still growing professionally in a career that has rocketed from the very beginning."
- Uma Mageshwari
Chennai, Class of 2016
"While entering, the very first day, I had my fears. Did not know English. Not a single word. Our teacher told us that English was only a language, he asked us to find the meaning of 5 new words daily and write a sentence. Over time, I have improved using that simple habit, and now, I can confidently read, write, and speak the language. Thank you, Zoho University!"
- Banumathi K
Chennai, Class of 2016
"ZU has transformed my life completely. I was a biology student at school and I had no clue about computers at all. Now I'm an software automation engineer at Zoho. I have never regretted not going to a typical college."
- Kirubajayashree K
Chennai, Class of 2016
"For me, life at Zoho University has been breathtaking and enriching. The environment not only helped me in imbibing knowledge but also in developing my overall personality, fueling my confidence."
- Mugipur Rahman
Chennai, Class of 2016
"Zoho University served as the platform for me to interact, learn, and become confident in communicating with others. Being a commerce student I couldn't have had a better opportunity to land in Information Technology, which was my dream. It gave me hope that, no matter what technology I worked on I could learn it and no matter what role I was given I could undertake it."
- Suriya Vijayaraghavan
Chennai, Class of 2016
"I didn't have any idea about Zoho University during my diploma. I did the exam well and got selected at the interview. Whoa! Looking back, I realise now that it was perhaps the best decision of my life. Zoho University has been a turning point in my life."
- Muthukumar Marikani
Chennai, Class of 2017
Are you over 20? Do you already have a degree?
You can't apply for Zoho University but if you're still keen, we can route you to the
Zoho Corp Recruitment Cell
who wants a meaningful alternative to conventional college education
