Kannur University

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Kannur University, established in 1996, is a prominent public university in Kerala, India, dedicated to providing higher education across a wide array of disciplines including arts, science, commerce, law, and education. It is particularly known for its commitment to regional development and cultural preservation in North Kerala, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet local and national educational needs. For international students, the university primarily offers its regular degree programs, with English serving as the medium of instruction for most postgraduate and professional courses. While it has an International Relations section, dedicated international-specific programs like summer schools or extensive exchange programs are not prominently featured, but it provides a solid academic environment within a vibrant cultural setting. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its role as a key educational hub fostering intellectual growth and community engagement in the northern districts of Kerala.

Background

Kannur University is a multi-campus public university established in 1996 to provide development of higher education in Kasaragod, Kannur, and Mananthavady Taluk Of Wayanad districts of Kerala, India. It serves the region of North Malabar. It was established after the passing of Act No. 22 of 1996 of the Kerala Legislative Assembly. A university by the name of "Malabar University" had come into existence even earlier by the passing of an ordinance by the Governor of Kerala, on 9 November 1995. The university was inaugurated on 2 March 1996 by E. K. Nayanar, then Chief Minister of Kerala. The objective of the Kannur University Act, 1996 was to establish in the state of Kerala a teaching, residential and affiliating university to provide for the development of higher education in Kasaragod and Kannur revenue Districts and the Mananthavady Taluk of Wayanad District. Kannur University is a multi-campus university, at Kannur, Kasaragod, Mananthavady, Payyannur, Mangattuparamba, Thalassery, Nileshwaram and Manjeshwaram.

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