Sportz Next is India's first truly global sports university — a partnership between Indian sporting ecosystems and UCAM, Spain — built to produce world-class sports scientists, managers, coaches and entrepreneurs.
From Gwalior to Murcia, see how Sportz Next pairs international academic rigour with on-ground industry residency.
To create a globally-benchmarked sports education platform that produces job-ready, world-aware sports professionals.
To become the most respected sports university in Asia — placing every graduate inside a team, league, brand or lab that defines the next decade of global sport.
Eight years of building India's sports talent layer — relentlessly, with the industry, alongside UCAM Spain.
Sportz Next founded with a single belief — India's sports economy deserves world-class talent built at home.
Strategic academic partnership signed with UCAM, Murcia — bringing Olympic-grade pedagogy to India.
First Masters in Sports Sciences & Sports Management cohort enrolled. Bimodal 80/20 learning model launched.
Crossed 100 industry partners — pro leagues, federations, sports-tech firms — locking residencies and case studies.
First international academic immersion at UCAM, Spain — week-long residency at Olympic training centre.
500+ alumni placed across IPL, ISL, BCCI, Pro Kabaddi, JSW Sports, Tata Sports and global brands.
Launched specialised UCAM diplomas in Sports Nutrition, Strength & Conditioning and Sports Psychology.
Scholarship Eligibility Aptitude Test launched — up to 50% scholarships for India's most promising sport-economy talent.
We didn't want another college. We wanted a launchpad. Every program here is designed so that our graduate walks into a room of global sport professionals and feels like a peer — not a student.
Why hiring managers across leagues, federations and brands look at Sportz Next CVs first.
Every Masters programme is co-certified with UCAM, Spain — a 60 ECTS, Bologna-aligned credential recognised across Europe.
Modules co-designed with leagues, federations and pro teams — not adapted from a textbook, but written from the field.
On-ground residencies at high-performance centres, pro clubs and sport-tech labs — every learner ships real industry work.
80% high-engagement digital sessions + 20% on-ground action — built so working professionals never have to pause their career.
Dedicated placement cell, 20+ active hiring partners, alumni network — career-readiness is engineered, not promised.
Once a Sportz Next learner, always part of the network — alumni mentorship, faculty access and partner introductions for life.
Anchored in India, immersed in Europe — every learner experiences the full breadth of global sport.
Experience learning where athletes train. Our Chennai Centre of Training at Sports Dynamix provides students with direct exposure to high-performance coaching, sports science applications, and real-world practitioner environments.
Our Mumbai Centre of Training bridges sports science with clinical practice. Students gain practical experience alongside experienced sports physiotherapists, learning evidence-based rehabilitation, athlete monitoring, and performance optimization in a real-world high-performance setting.
Every Sportz Next Masters and UCAM diploma is co-certified by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) — the Spanish university with one of Europe's deepest Olympic-sport pedigrees and a Bologna-aligned 60 ECTS academic framework.
Six principles every faculty, programme and learner is held to.
World-benchmarked academics — no compromise on depth or delivery.
Built with leagues, teams and brands — not for them, but with them.
Labs, data, applied research and emerging tech — non-negotiable, always.
Sport is built on character. So is the way we run our institute.
Athletes, students, working pros, women in sport — every background gets a seat.
Measured in alumni who go on to shape the next decade of global sport.
Every faculty member has built — or is building — a career inside elite global sport.
A leading expert in Sports Medicine and Human Movement Science, specialising in motion analysis, injury prevention, and sports innovation. He has worked with elite athletes and sports organisations to advance performance, education, and technology-driven healthcare.
With over 25 years of global experience in football and sports management, he is a thought leader, author, and strategist who has led impactful initiatives spanning FIFA, national federations, sports education, consulting, and infrastructure development.
A global leader in sports technology and data analytics, she combines decades of expertise in CRM, AI, and sports marketing to help organisations and athletes make smarter commercial and strategic decisions.
Ramji Srinivasan is one of India's most respected Strength & Conditioning experts, renowned for serving as the first Indian Head S&C Coach of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning team. He continues to advance high-performance sport through athlete development, consultancy, and sports science education.
With expertise in sports administration, operations, marketing, research, and consultancy, he has contributed to the growth of Indian sport through academia, football governance, and strategic consulting while mentoring the next generation of sports management professionals.
Federation heads, pro-league coaches, performance scientists — our advisors keep every module field-tested.
Sportstar Aces Awards — recognising emerging institutes shaping India's sporting future.
Recognised by UCAM, Spain as a strategic academic partner driving sports education in South Asia.
Quality management certified — every programme operates to internationally audited standards.
Sports Today Education Awards — for the depth of residency network with pro leagues and federations.
"How a Gwalior institute is shaping India's next-gen sport leaders."
"Sportz Next: Bringing Olympic-grade education to the Indian sports economy."
"Sport science gets a serious upgrade with UCAM-co-certified Masters."
"The talent gap behind India's sports boom — and the institute closing it."
"From classroom to clubhouse: a residency model that's redefining sport jobs."
"Why India's sport-economy hiring managers are watching Sportz Next."
Operators with deep roots in sport, education and industry — accountable for every learner outcome.
The architect of modern military training and a driving force behind the transformation of sports higher education.
From developing India's most accomplished badminton champions like Pullela Gopichand, Aparna Popat, Nikhil Kanetkar, Sanave Thomas to advising Sportz Next, he is continuing his legacy of excellence by shaping the future of sports education, coach development, and high-performance sport.
She is leading Sportz Next's mission to transform sports education through globally aligned academic programs, strategic partnerships, and innovation-led learning. Her leadership is focused on creating a future-ready ecosystem that nurtures talent, develops industry professionals, and contributes to the long-term growth of the sports sector in India and beyond.
He oversees academic strategy, curriculum development, quality assurance, and international academic partnerships. His leadership is focused on building a globally recognized sports education ecosystem that combines scientific rigor, practical application, and industry engagement to develop the next generation of leaders in sports performance, coaching, sports management, and allied disciplines.
Speak to our admissions team, attend our next campus open day, or take SEAT 2026 — your scholarship test.
