University Overview
Established in 2003, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Coimbatore (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Amritapuri, Bangalore, Kochi, Mysore. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (AMRITA) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (AMRITA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 20 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AMRITA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Identity
| Name | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham |
|---|---|
| Name | அம்ரிதா விசுவ வித்யாபீடம் |
| Name | Amrita University |
| Acronym | AMRITA |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Motto | Shradhavaan Labhathe Jnaanam The earnest aspirant gains supreme wisdom |
Yearly Tuition Range
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students |
Not reported | Not reported |
| International students |
Not reported | Not reported |
University Admissions
| Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
|---|---|
| International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations |
| Admission Rate | Not reported |
| Admission Office | Amritanagar P.O., Ettimadai Coimbatore 641 112 (422) 268 5000 |
Size and Profile
| Student Enrollment | 15,000-19,999 |
|---|---|
| Academic Staff | 1,500-1,999 |
| Control Type | Private |
| Entity Type | Non-Profit |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
|---|---|
| Campus Setting | Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
Facilities and Services
| Library | Yes  |
|---|---|
| Housing | Yes |
| Sport Facilities | Yes |
| Financial Aids | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Distance Learning | Not reported |
| Academic Counseling | Not reported |
| Career Services | Not reported |
| Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditation
University Grants Commission of India
Year of first Accreditation
2003
Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
- National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Memberships and Affiliations
- Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
