TOP CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES NEAR KERALA
Though Delhi University is far from Kerala, we have a handful of central universities near Kerala or on the south side. South India is home to several prominent central universities that play a vital role in shaping higher education and research in the region. Let’s discuss some of them…
PONDICHERRY CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Pondicherry University, also known as PU, is a central research university located in Kalapet, Pondicherry in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It has a serene and beautiful campus of 800 acres adjoining the scenic Bay of Bengal. It is an affiliating university with a jurisdiction spread over the Union Territory of Puducherry, Lakshwadeep Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and it has satellite campuses in Karaikal and Port Blair.
Unique features of Pondicherry University are its 100% Wi-Fi enabled campus, 100% power backup,100% network of campus, a Library with remote access, Sophisticated laboratories and instrumentation facilities, Buildings with ramps and lifts, Solar lights, Free state-of-the-art Day Care Centre and Pre-Primary School, 24-hour Health Centre and ambulance facility, State-of-the-art sports facilities, and Free education and lodging for differently abled students.
Central University of Tamil Nadu
The University has established 13 Schools under which 28 Departments function. It offers 64 academic programmes including 29 research programmes, 22 programmes, 6 integrated programmes, and 2 undergraduate programmes, apart from 3 PG diploma courses. From humanities to sciences, and from technology to arts, the Central University of Tamil Nadu provides a comprehensive learning environment, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
The undergraduate program and postgraduate programs are offered in collaboration with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management (SVPISTM), Coimbatore and Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), Coimbatore through MoU with CUTN. Further, the University also offers nearly 20 courses through the Community College and 24 Programmes offered by IGNOU Learning Support Centre (LSC).
Central University of Karnataka
The University has a 654-acre campus, situated near Kadaganchi village in the district of Kalaburagi, Karnataka State. The main objective of this growing University is to integrate teaching, learning, training, research, innovation and skill development with an aspiration to excel in undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral studies.
The University offers programmes in six major areas: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Management, Sciences, and Engineering. The University is working towards making the campus green, energy efficient and sustainable. The university is well known for its BTech, MBA, B.Ed, MTech, B.Sc, and M.Sc programs.Central University of Karnataka has signed MOUs with many national and international universities for student/faculty exchange and research programs
University of Hyderabad
The UoH’s vision, planning and processes embody the core values of National Needs–Global Standards, Innovation, Public Engagement and Social Impact. The University Grants Commission has granted Grade-I autonomy to the University of Hyderabad for maintaining high academic standards.
The Institution of Eminence (IoE) status, according to the University of Hyderabad (UoH) in September 2019, is a recognition of UoH’s standing, ability and potential to move into the league of the world’s best institutions. The University of Hyderabad offers 127 courses at the UG and PG levels. Some of the courses offered at UoH - University of Hyderabad include B.Sc, B.A, and M.A.
- EFLU (English and Foreign Languages University)
The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, was founded in 1958 as the Central Institute of English (CIE). Dedicated to the study of English and ten foreign languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Persian), it is the only one of its kind in South Asia.
It has been specially set up to conduct advanced research and training in the areas of teacher education, literature, linguistics, interdisciplinary studies, and cultural studies. Today, EFL University has 7 schools and 26 Departments. Apart from graduate, postgraduate, and research programmes, EFL University offers postgraduate diplomas, and degrees through the distance mode.
Central University of Kerala (CUK)
Central University of Kerala is known for its high academic standards, comprehensive curriculum, and emphasis on research and innovation. It offers twenty-seven postgraduate and twenty-two research programmes with a total enrolment of around 2500 students. The university's campus, known as Thejaswini Hills, is located at Periye, Kasaragod, on 310 acres of land. It also provides one BA programme in International Relations.BCUK is the only institution in Kerala that offers a BA in International Relations
