Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS)

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS),  the first fisheries university was established on 20th November 2010 with its headquarters in Panagad near Kochi. The University provides graduate and post graduate teaching and research programmes in emerging disciplines of fisheries science. Specialised courses are introduced in the University to create qualified professionals in the field on fisheries and ocean studies.

Faculty and  Schools in Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies

  • Faculty Of Fisheries
  • School Of Ocean Science And Technology
  • School Of Ocean Engineering And Underwater Technology
  • School Of Fishery Environment
  • School Of Management And Entrepreneurship

Academic Programs in Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies

Undergraduate Programs

  • Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) 
  • B. Tech. - Food Technology 

Postgraduate Programs

MFSc

  • MFSc Aquatic Environment Management
  • MFSc Fisheries Resource Management
  • MFSc Aquaculture
  • MFSc Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology
  • MFSc Aquatic Animal Health Management
  • MFSc Fish Processing Technology
  • MFSc Fisheries Engineering and Technology 
MSc
  • MSc Physical Oceanography
  • MSc Marine Biology
  • MSc Earth Sciences
  • MSc Statistics
  • MSc Remote Sensing and GIS
  • MSc Food Science and Technology
  • MSc Disaster Management
  • MSc Biotechnology
  • MSc Climate Science
  • MSc Marine Microbiology
  • MSc Marine Chemistry
  • MSc Environmental Sciences
MBA
  • MBA dual specialisation (Finance/ Marketing/Human Resource Management/ Rural Management / Fisheries Business Management)
  • MBA Energy Management (dual specialization) 
MTech
  • M.Tech. Integrated Coastal Zone Management
  • M.Tech. Ocean and Coastal Safety Engineering
  • M.Tech. Coastal and Harbour Engineering
LLM (Maritime Law)

Diploma
  • PG Diploma in Aquarium Science and Technology
  • PG Diploma in Industrial Aquaculture
  • Diploma in brackish water and marine aquaculture
PhD
Doctoral degree programmes leading to Ph.D. are being offered by the following Faculties.
  • Faculty of Fisheries
  • Faculty of Ocean Science and Technology
  • Faculty of Ocean Engineering
  • Faculty of Climate Variability and Aquatic Ecosystem
  • Faculty of Management, Humanities and Social Sciences
Post Doctoral Fellowship Programmes
The Faculties that offer the above program are:
  • Faculty of Fisheries
  • Faculty of Ocean Science and Technology
  • Faculty of Ocean Engineering
  • Faculty of Climate Variability and Aquatic Ecosystem
  • Faculty of Management, Humanities and Social Sciences

Contact Details

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies
Panangad Road, Madavana, Junction, 
Kochi, 
Kerala 682506
Website: www.kufos.ac.in

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