Sai University is a new private university, statutorily established by the Tamil Nadu State Legislature vide the Sai University Act, 2018 (Act No. 42 of 2018) and as per section 2(f) of University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, New Delhi, to promote, conceptualize and bring about a paradigm shift through development of outstanding leadership, research, knowledge and ideas for education and allied development sectors.