Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)

Cochin University of Science and Technology was established in 1971 as University of Cochin by the Government of Kerala for “development of higher education with particular emphasis on post-graduate studies and research in applied science, technology, industry and commerce”. In 1986, Cochin University renamed as Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). The University currently offers 14 Under Graduate Courses, 53 Post Graduation Courses, 9 M.Phil Programmes and several PhD programmes.

Vision of Cochin University of Science and Technology

The University’s basic philosophy and goals find eloquent expression in its Coat of Arms emblazoning the motto “Tejaswinavadhitamastu” which in essence means “may the wisdom accrued defy us both the teacher and the taught and percolate to the Universe in its totality”, which in essence means “may learning illumine us both” (the teacher and the taught).

Schools and Departments of Cochin University of Science and Technology

Engineering

School of Engineering
Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad
Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering Technology
Department of Computer Applications
Department of Computer Science
Department of Electronics
Department of Instrumentation
International School of Photonics
Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology
Department of Ship Technology

Environmental Studies

School of Environmental Studies

Humanities

Department of English and Foreign Languages
Department of Hindi

Law

School of Legal Studies

Marine Sciences

Department of Atmospheric Sciences
Department of Chemical Oceanography
Department of Physical Oceanography
Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry
Department of Marine Geology and Geophysics
School of Industrial Fisheries

Medical Science and Technology

Department of Applied Chemistry
Department of Biotechnology
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Department of Statistics

Social Sciences

Department of Applied Economics
School of Management Studies

Centres

Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research (ACARR)
Centre for Advanced Materials
Centre for enabling technology for the aged
Centre for Information Resource Management (CIRM)
Centre for Science Communication (CSC)
Centre for Science in Society (C-SIS)
Centre for Techno – Strategic Studies (C-TESS)
Centre for the study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
Centre for Innovation Technology Transfer and Industrial Collaboration (CITTIC)
Centre for the study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
DDU Kaushal Kendras (DDUKK)
Inter University Centre for Development of Marine Biotechnology (IUCDMB)
Inter University Centre for IPR Studies (IUCIPRS)
Inter University Centre for Nanomaterials and Devices (IUCND)
International Relations and Academic Admissions (IRAA)
K.M.Mani Centre for Budget Studies
National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health (NCAAH)
Rajiv Gandhi Chair for Contemporary Studies (RGCCS)
Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre (STIC)
UGC CELL for SC/ST
Women's Studies Centre
University Library

Other Departments

Department of Physical Education
Department of Youth Welfare
Department of Public Relations and Publications
Engineering Department

Academic Programs

B.Tech Programmes

Candidates need to pass 10 plus 2 examination of the State of Kerala or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects securing a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.

Dual Degree Programmes

Master of Intellectual Property (MIP),Ph.D.

Bachelor's Degree in Law, Economics, Political Science, History, Management and Science & Technology with 55% from any of the Universities in Kerala or an examination of any other University accepted by the University as equivalent thereto and to have obtained rank in CAT conducted by the University.

LL.M (IPR) Ph.D Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Law with 55% from any of the Universities in Kerala or an examination of any other University accepted by the University as equivalent thereto and to have obtained rank in CAT conducted by the University.

Post Graduate Programmes

M. Sc. Environmental Technology
M. A. Translation in German/Russian
M. A. Hindi Language and Literature
3 Year LL.B (Regular)
L.L.M.
M. Sc. Industrial Fisheries
M .F.Sc. Seafood Safety and Trade
M. Sc. Meteorology
M. Sc. Hydrochemistry
M. Sc. Marine Biology
M. Sc. Marine Geology
M. Sc. Marine Geophysics
M. Sc. Oceanography
M. Sc. Chemistry
M.Sc Biotechnology
M. Sc. Mathematics
M. Sc. Physics
M. Sc. Statistics
M.A. Applied Economics
M. C. A.
M. Sc. Electronic Science
M.Sc Instrumentation
M.Sc in Biopolymer Science
M. B. A.
M. Voc in Technology and Management Consulting
M. Voc in Mobile Phone Application Development

M.Tech Programmes

Candidates should have passed B.Tech/B.ScEngg. Degree Examination in the respective branch with a minimum of 50% marks.

MPhil Programmes

Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Philosophy degree course should have passed a Master's degree examination in the concerned subject of any of the Universities approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or an examination accepted by the Academic Council as equivalent thereto and have obtained a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade) in the examination. For M.Phil in Life Sciences the minimum eligibility is 60% in the qualifying examination. Candidates who have passed the Master's degree examination in the Distance/Continuing Education mode are eligible for admission only if their degree is awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

PhD Programmes

Candidates seeking registration to the Ph.D programme should have a Master’s Degree from a recognized University with 55% marks in the qualifying examination, or a CGPA of 6.0 in the 10 point scale or an equivalent grade in similar scales.

Diploma Programmes

P.G. Diploma in Communicative English
Diploma Programmes in French / German /Japanese/ Russian
Integrated Diploma in French/ German / Japanese/ Russian
Integrated Diploma in Italian

Certificate Programmes

Certificate programmes in French / German /Japanese/ Russian

Research Areas

Cochin University of Science and Technology focuses on research on various subjects which includes:

Applied Chemistry
Applied Economic
Atmospheric Sciences
Biotechnology
Chemical Oceanography
Computer Applications
Computer Science
Department of English and Foreign Languages
Electronics
Environmental Studies
Hindi
Industrial Fisheries
Instrumentation
Legal Studies
Management Studies
Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry
Marine Geology and Geo Physics
Marine Sciences
Mathematics
Photonics
Physical Oceanography
Physics
Polymer Science & Rubber Technology
Ship Technology
Statistics

Cochin University of Science and Technology Library

The Cochin University Library was established in 1975. It is a central agency for meeting the information requirements of the students, researchers and other teaching and non-teaching staff. The Cochin University Library has been exploring all the possibilities and advancements of technological applications to transform itself from a conventional library to a most modern library.

The library became the first university library in the state of Kerala to be fully automated in the year 2000. The Library offers Loan service, Inter-Library Loan, Literature Search, Compilation of Bibliographies, Reprographic Service, Conference Alert Service, New Addition Alert Service and Consultancy Service. At present the collection exceeds 95,000 inclusive of several valuable reference books, doctoral theses and back volumes of periodicals, patents, CD-ROM etc.

Cochin University of Science and Technology

Cochin University

PO Cochin -682022

Kerala

Website: www.cusat.ac.in