Sanchi University provides strong foundations to its students such that they develop a strong ethical & moral fiber (charitra-nirman) as the primary thing, along with deep knowledge base (vidvatta) so that they could contribute towards nation building (rashtra-nirman). The University is established to revive the old glory of Sanchi on the lines of great traditional knowledge system of Nalanda and Takshila so as to promote quality research, scholarly discussion and pragmatic knowledge in order to facilitate common man. The University is committed to encourage the students, researchers and scholars to provide a platform for mutual interaction and fostering harmony amidst different civilizations of the world so as to develop itself as an International University where scholars across the globe can interact with each other and exchange teaching and research programmes. 

From the Academic Session, 2016-17, the University launched Ph. D, M.Phil & PG Programmes based on research and innovation in the specified areas of studies i.e. Buddhist Studies, Indian Philosophy, Sanskrit Language, etc. The University is also organizing short term diploma and certificate courses. Even programmes/workshops/seminars based on the subjects related to mundane life and philosophy are focused.

The University also promotes translations of original texts, commentaries, language and culture, works in the field of the philosophical basis of language, dialects, proverbs and quotations. The University proposes to establish Centre on Strategic Studies with an orientation in policy analysis, Centre of Arts and Crafts, Centre of Classical Civilization Studies, and Centre of Futurology and Futuristic Studies. A Central library of Buddhist and Indian knowledge and culture is already established with a well stocked collection of more than 8000 books. 

University have a niche in enhancing quality research and develop a deep understanding in the domain of Buddhist-Indic Philosophy, Language, Art, Culture and Religion. The University is planning to begin Centre for Ancient Indian Sciences, Centre for Study of Indian History, Culture and Archeology, Centre for Policy and Co-ordination Study, Centre for Language and Linguistics, Centre for Arts and Crafts, Centre for Classical Civilization Studies, Centre for Futurology and Futuristic Studies and Centre for Science & Spirituality. To cater to the growing requirements of the learner and to face the stiff challenges of Post-Covid 19 World, the University has proposed to commence ONLINE Certificate in various streams like as English, Buddhist Studies, Indian Philosophy, Vedic Studies, Sanskrit, Yogic Science, Hindi, English, Chinese Language, Indian Education & Holistic Development.