University of Kerala (also known as Kerala University) [KU], Thiruvananthapuram established in 1937 is a State University, currently having 38th position in NIRF Ranking 2024 and 451-500 score out of 760 in QS Asia 2023. KU Thiruvananthapuram is approved by UGC, and is accredited by NAAC-A. Admission in University of Kerala is offered in Engineering, Management and Humanities at UG/ PG/ Doctorate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
In the year 1937, University of Kerala - KU was established in Thiruvananthapuram. It is approved by UGC. The university has an accreditation by NAAC with “A++” grade. It offers UG and PG courses to the students. Besides, it provides Ph.D and M.Phil programs.
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The vision of KU is to be socially responsible and committed, to be internationally oriented, to be community dependent, to be publicly accountable, to be research oriented, to be student centered, to provide qualitative and affordable education to the students, and to be learning focused. |
The mission of KU is to achieve excellence in academics through quality education as well as through skill development, to create socio-political environment, to create professional entrepreneurs, to build scholars, scientists, sports person, etc. at the international level, and to become globally known university. |
The university has various departments like Department of Botany, Department of Hindi, Department of Environmental Studies, Department of Archaeology, Department of Chemistry, Department of Mathematics, Department of Physics, etc. that run under the different faculties mentioned below:
Apart from this, the university has constituted various study centers like Center of Evolutionary and Integrative Biology, Center of Global Academics, Center of Australian Studies, Center of Venom Informatics, Center of Cultural Studies, etc.
The university offers multiple courses like UG, PG, Ph.D, and M.Phil. To get admissions in the university, candidates can fill the form online through the link given on the official website. Candidates need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria before seeking admissions in the university:
The university provides scholarships under the Student’s Aid Fund Scholarship administered by the Department of Students. This scholarship scheme provides financial assistance to the eligible meritorious students by offering them monetary benefits.
Eligibility norms for the scholarships:
| Institute Name | University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Also Known As | Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Formerly Known As | University of Travancore, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Estd. Year | 1937 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
| Type | State University |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Doctorate |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. P. K. Radhakrishnan |
| Address | Senate House Campus, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695034, Kerala, India |
| Contact Number | +91-9188526671 |
| Official Website | https://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/home |
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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38 out of 200 | 2024 (Overall) |
| 47 out of 200 | 2023 (Overall) | |
| 52 out of 200 | 2022 (Overall) | |
| 43 out of 200 | 2021 (Overall) | |
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12 out of 75 | 2022 (State Public Universities) |
| 9 out of 75 | 2021 (State Public Universities) | |
| 6 out of 70 | 2020 (State Public Universities) | |
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451-500 out of 760 | 2023 (Asia) |
| 401-450 out of 687 | 2022 (Asia) | |
| 351-400 out of 650 | 2021 (Asia) | |
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Band-Promising | 2021 (Government Technical University & Deemed to be University) |
KU has a Placement Cell which conducts training programs for the bright future of the students. It focuses on skill development of the students in order to get them placed in the best MNCs. Besides, it also guides students for their higher studies. It conducts orientation programs for various entrance examinations for higher studies like Civil Service Examination, NET Examination, etc.
There are various organisations that conduct campus recruitment and hire the talented students. Few of them are Metrohm India Limited, Infosys Limited, Polus Software Private Limited, Alamy Images India Private Limited, SunTec Business Solutions Private Limited, etc.
The university has a unique infrastructure with lush green campus. The university focuses on overall development of the students. Thus, apart from the academics, it conducts various fest and cultural programs. Besides, it has highly qualified and dedicated faculty members that impart ethical knowledge along with the academic knowledge. The students are also facilitated by other facilities. Some of them are mentioned below:
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