Central University of Kerala (CUK)

The Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, came into being in 2009 under the Central Universities Act 2009 with 17 students enrolling in two PG programmes. Beginning its journey from a rented place to a full fledged institution, CU Kerala has come a long way. Currently, the institution offers seventeen postgraduate and research programmes with a total enrolment of 1098 odd students, in the academic year of 2017-18. 

Objectives of Central University of Kerala

The Central Universities Act, 2009, enumerates the objectives of the University as follows: 
  • To disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit;
  • To make special provisions for integrated courses in humanities, social sciences, science and technology in its educational programmes;
  • To take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching-learning process and inter-disciplinary studies and research;
  • To educate and train manpower for the development of the country;
  • To establish linkages with industries for the promotion of science and technology;
  • To pay special attention to the improvement of the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people, their intellectual, academic and cultural development.

Schools and Departments in Central University of Kerala

School of Global Studies
  • Department of International Relations
School of Economics

School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Department of Social Work
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
  • Department of Computer Science
  • Department of Mathematics
School of Biological Science
  • Department of Animal Science
  • Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Department of Genomic Science
  • Department of Plant Science
School of Earth Science Systems
  • Department of Environmental Science
  • Department of Geology
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
  • Department of Chemistry
  • Department of Physics
School of Professional Studies
  • Department of Law
School of Languages and Comparative Literature
  • Department of Comparative Literature
  • Department of Hindi
  • Department of Linguistics
  • School of Professional Studies
  • Department of Education

Admission in Central University of Kerala

Admission to Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate programmes in CU Kerala are offered through CUET-PG and CUET-PG. For latest updates and admission notifications visit EducationNews.Shiksha


Contact Details

Central University of Kerala,
Tejaswini Hills,Periye (PO),
Kasaragod (DT), Kerala-671316
India
Website: www.cukerala.ac.in

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