Cochin University of Science And Technology(CUSAT)

 

Location: Cochin University, Kalamassery, Kerala 

Goal: to promote undergraduate and postgraduate studies and advanced research in applied science, technology, industry, commerce, management and social sciences.
Kalamassery is the home to several educational institutes of which Cochin University of Science And Technology, popularly called CUSAT or Cochin University is a part. It was established in the year 1971 under the Ministry of Human Resource Development(MHRD) and was in its earlier days called the University of Cochin. It was formed after an act of the Kerala legislative assembly. The infrastructure of the institution is often rated as average but the teaching quality is over the top and the academics are widely appreciated. It was one among 31 institutions from India to be ranked in the Higher Education World University Rankings. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate(like B.Tech, B.Arch, B.B.A, L.L.B, B.Voc etc), postgraduate(M.Sc, M.Tech, M.A, M.C.A. etc), M. Phil and PhD programmes. The institute holds a Common Admission Test (CAT) to most undergraduate and integrated courses.  The university premise is spread over 180 acres and is neatly maintained. Each department has separate building and labs. Canteen is well maintained. The library is one of Kerala's biggest.  In this university, you'll find highly experienced professors and faculty and hence it is also a matter of pride to be associated with CUSAT.