For over five decades now, Manipal University has been proactive in imparting world class education to the student fraternity.Situated at the rocky yet lush green hinterland of Malabar Coast, it is home to students from more than 51 countries.

The Manipal University was born when the Professional Colleges were granted University status in July 1993. Manipal University was the first institute in the private sector to be recognized as a Deemed University by the Government of India.

Manipal has seen more than 70,000 students graduate from more than 51 countries. Presently, the group comprises of two universities, 53 Educational Institutes, 25 professional colleges, affiliated institutes and many primary and high schools.Students from over 50 countries worldwide come seeking education in this culturally diverse institute. Degrees from Manipal are recognized worldwide, making it hubof educational services.

The university’s affiliation with other reputed centers of learning across the globe has surely facilitated the exchange of knowledge and culture through their student and faculty exchange programs. The Twinning Programs not only enable students complete their education from foreign destinations but also help them get foreign degrees.

Manipal also boosts of one of the finest Anatomy Museums in the world and perhaps the best health science library in India. The library, stretching over an area of more than 1.5 lakh square feet has the capacity to accommodate 1300 students at a time. Library is well equipped with modern facilities and resources to provide a world-class information support to its users.