Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, is a self-financing higher educational institution that started its operations in 1953 by establishing the first self-financing medical college as Public Private collaboration model. Its excellent track record in academics, infrastructure, and research contributions and its standing in the national and international rankings, culminated in it being declared as an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University (IoE) by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, in October 2020.

MAHE is synonymous with excellence in higher education. Over 30,000 students from 60+ nations live, learn, and play in the sprawling University town, nestled on a plateau in Karnataka’s Udupi district. It also has nearly 3000+ faculty and almost 10000+ other support and service staff, who cater to the various professional institutions in Health Sciences, Technology & Sciences, Management, Liberal Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences & Law, which dot the Wi-Fi-enabled campus.

The University is home to some of the top ranking institutions nationally and globally across Health Sciences, Technology, Management, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Liberal Arts offering. With nearly 300+ diverse course offerings, MAHE attracts the brightest students from all over the world. State of the art infrastructure, a world class library, India’s best Indoor sports complex, international curriculum, two large incubators, innovation hub, makerspace for hackathon, cutting edge research facilities, hi-tech hospital, encouraging ecosystem, need blind admission process places MAHE as the best known private university in India. MAHE strives to be leaders in Education, Research and Services, which is in line with the vision of our founding father, Dr. TMA Pai.

The MAHE has off-campuses in Mangaluru, Bengaluru, and Jamshedpur and an off-shore campus in Dubai (UAE). The Mangaluru campus offers Medical and Dental programmes. The Bengaluru campus offers programmes in Regenerative Medicine, Engineering, Art & Design, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Law, and Management. The Dubai campus offers programmes in Engineering, Management, Architecture, Information Sciences, Media Communication, etc.

Every institute has world-class facilities and pedagogy, which are constantly reviewed and upgraded to reflect the latest trends and developments in higher education. Presently MAHE offers about 300+ programmes in 31+ streams which include undergraduate, postgraduate, and postdoctoral levels at its campuses in India and overseas.

Campuses at Manipal and Mangalore provide a cosmopolitan and congenial atmosphere in which students from over 60 countries create a relationship for life. Manipal, a classic fusion of cultures and customs provides a wonderful opportunity for dialogue and understanding of Indian cultures. Students can join various educational and recreational clubs for music and fine arts, literary pursuits, yoga, debating and photography. Mangalore, a port-city is famous for its pristine beaches and hospitable people. It is also popular for its medical colleges and educational institutions. 

There are a lot of facilities to supplement classroom teaching. These facilities encourage and aid students in innovative thinking and pursuing careers of their choice. 

Manipal is proud to be called as a green campus for its eco-friendly practices. Extensive use of rainwater harvesting structures, solid-waste and wastewater management systems, and constant monitoring of pollution levels ensure that ‘Green Manipal’ is a way of life for one and all.

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