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Mangalore University
Mangalore University was born out of Mysore University in 1980 where it was a postgraduate centre. The University which started with three postgraduate departments, now has twenty-five postgraduate departments, supported by modern infrastructure and experienced faculty.
Mangalore University has grown impressively since its inception with 190 affiliated colleges including two constituent colleges, one at Mangalore and another at Madikeri.
It is a picturesque campus that sprawls over 333 acres, overlooking the confluence of the river Nethravathi with the Arabian Sea on one side, and the cloud-capped Western Ghats on the other.
Mangalore University offers PG, Doctoral, PG Diploma, Diploma programs in its academic curriculum. The PG level programs include M.Sc, MA, MCA, MBA, M.Ed., M.PEd, M.Lib.Sc, M.Com, and MSW courses.
The university also offers Ph.D. in 21 specializations and M.Phil in 3 specializations. Additionally, the university offers B.P.Ed, Diploma & PG Diploma programs.
Faculties of Mangalore University
Faculty of Science & Technology
- Applied Botany
- Applied Zoology
- Bioscience
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Electronics
- Industrial Chemistry
- Library Information Science
- Marine Geology
- Mathematics
- Materials Science
- Physics
- Human consciousness & Yogic Science
- Statistics
- Department of Geography
- Medical Physics
Faculty of Commerce
Faculty of Arts
- Economics
- English
- History
- Kannada
- Physical Education
- Political Science
- Social Work
- Sociology
Faculty of Education
- Physical Education and Sports
Centres of Study in Mangalore University
- Gandhian Study Centre
- Yakshagana
- Buddhist Study Centre
- Nehru Study Centre
- Centre for Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy (CSEIP)
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Study Centre
- Jainakavi Rathnakaravarni Adhyayana Peetha
- Kanakadasa Research Centre
Academic Programs in Mangalore University
Faculty of Arts
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Economics, English, History, Kannada, Political Science, Sociology, Journalism and
Mass Communication and Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Faculty of Commerce
Master of Commerce (M.Com.), Master of Commerce (Human Resource Development), Master of Business
Administration (M.B.A.) and M.B.A. (Tourism and Travel Management)
Faculty of Education
Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.), Master of Education (M.Ed), Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.)
Faculty of Science
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Botany, Zoology, Biosciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Science,
Food Science and Nutrition, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry,
Computer Science, Marine Geology, Electronics, Geoinformatics, Yogic Science, Materials Science,
Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.), Microbiology,
Biochemistry, Geography, Medical Physics
Master of Computer Application
One year P.G. Diploma in Yogic Science, Cyber Security, Embedded System
Three months Certificate course in Yogic Science
One month Programmes: Introductory courses in Yogic Science-I, Introductory course in Yogic Science- II
Jnanakavery, PG Centre at ChikkaAluvara, Thorenuru
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Kannada, Journalism and Mass Communication, History, Political Science,
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Master of Commerce (M.Com.)
MSc in Microbiology , Biochemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Botany and Chemistry
Admission in Mangalore University
Admission to MBA and MCA program on the basis of merit in Karnataka PGCET conducted by KEA and marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Admission to the Ph.D. and M.Phil. is given through the entrance test and interview round conducted by the university.
Candidates are admitted to Diploma program on the basis of their merit in the qualifying examination.
The selection of the candidates for admission to PG Diploma course is done on the basis of the applicant’s merit in the qualifying examination and marks obtained in the entrance test.
Facilities in Mangalore University
The University campus provides all the essential facilities and infrastructure for the pursuit of excellence in higher education. It is equipped with a library, the University Science Instrumentation Centre, the Microtron Centre, the Humanities Block, the new MBA Block and the cyber cafe.
For students and staff there is a useful shopping complex, two nationalized banks, and an ATM centre. There is a post office and a telephone exchange on the campus. The University has provided residential quarters for its employees on the campus itself.
The University is also an important centre for the study of ecology and environment. The University was one of the initial universities to start undergraduate programmes in Hotel Management, Human Resource Development, Fashion Design and Yogic Sciences. All these courses have attracted students from other parts of the country and abroad.
Contact Details
Mangalore University
Mangalagangotri - 574 199
Karnataka State, India