Welcome to the Department of Liberal Arts! The Department of Liberal Arts is a vibrant space for the interdisciplinary exchange of ideas in the humanities and social sciences. The department is a leading center for the study of a highly diverse range of subjects including Anthropology, Cognitive Science, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Economics, English (Literature and Language), Linguistics, Psychology, Sociology, and Science and Technology Studies. The department is also deeply committed to teaching innovative and intellectually stimulating courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as world-class research in cutting-edge areas. In addition, Liberal Arts at IIT Hyderabad places a lot of importance on interdisciplinary collaborations through projects of national and international importance.

Unique in its constitution and vision, the department of Liberal Arts at IIT Hyderabad strives to pursue excellence in teaching and research to benefit students, academics, and the wider society. The department aspires to enrich the academic and creative life of the institute, encourage cutting-edge scholarship, and cultivate a deeper understanding of humanity at large.