The prime philosophy of GLS University is to provide an ideal and creative learning environment and continue the tradition of excellence in education of the sponsoring body of the University, viz. Gujarat Law Society (GLS). GLS established in the year 1927, is one of the largest and oldest educational institutions in the state of Gujarat. GLS was promoted by luminaries Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Shri Ganesh Mavlankar, the first Speaker of the country, and Shri I. M. Nanavati with the vision of excellence in education. GLS University was established in April 2015 under Gujarat Private University Act-2009. In a short span, today, GLS University is a highly acclaimed University which provides enhanced learning experiences through their excellent academic quality, well equipped infrastructure, innovative teaching methods, creative curriculum design, experienced faculty team, and industry-oriented programmes.

In this VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) world, GLS University is accelerating its gear in diversified spheres like Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Design, Law, Computer Application, Performing Arts, Research and Technology. Students of GLS University experience the exceptional quality of education with a large spectrum of curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

The key objective of GLS University is to cultivate students' values, knowledge, ethics, skills, and enthusiasm in a way which will help the society, nation, and world at large. We at GLS University strongly believe in overall development and grooming of the student fraternity through distinguished pedagogy, interactions with industry experts, live projects, and various flagship events of various departments. With the assistance of many international collaborations and industry tie-ups, we are creating a revolutionizing environment for all stakeholders of GLS University which places GLS University on the world map in the field of education.