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Mangalore University

India • Founded 1980

Updated May 2026 · Source: mangaloreuniversity.ac.in

Overview

English Name: Mangalore University
Local Name: ಮಂಗಳೂರು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ
Acronyms: MU
Founded: 1980
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Entity Type: Non-profit
Rankings:
SCImago 2026 #4494
Motto: Knowledge is Light
Mangalore University institutional logo

Established in 1980, the Mangalore University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Mangalore (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Karnataka.

Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Mangalore University (MU) is a very large-sized coeducational Indian higher education institution. Mangalore University (MU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

This 43-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Indian higher education organization a least selective institution.

International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

MU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Address, contact details, and online presence for Mangalore University are summarised below.

Address: New Administrative Building Mangalagangothri
Postal Code: 574 199
Other Sites: Also 125 Affiliate and 4 Constituent Colleges
Phone: +91 (824) 228 7347
Fax: +91 (824) 228 7367
Social Media:

Academic Details

The numbers behind Mangalore University: student body, academic staff, and recognising bodies.

Academic Year: June to March (June-September; November-March)
Recognition: University Grants Commission of India
Accrediting Agency: National Assessment and Accreditation Council
Admission Requirements: 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent
Student Enrollment: 40,000-44,999
Academic Staff Range: 500-599
Campus Setting: Rural
Memberships & Networks
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Association of Indian Universities (AIU) Distance Education Bureau (DEB)

Academic Structures

The faculties, schools, and constituent units that make up Mangalore University are listed below.

Unit 5 items
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Commerce
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Science and Technology

Degrees

Also undergraduate certificate.

Faculties & Divisions

All faculties operate under University Grants Commission of India.

Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (Centre) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Labour and Industrial Relations
  • Social Policy
  • Social Problems
  • Sociology
Applied Botany (Department/Division) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biotechnology
  • Botany
  • Ecology
  • Microbiology
  • Plant and Crop Protection
  • Plant Pathology
Applied Zoology (Department/Division) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Animal Husbandry
  • Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Nutrition
  • Oncology
  • Physiology
  • Toxicology
  • Wildlife
  • Zoology
Bio-Sciences (Department/Division) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biophysics
  • Biotechnology
  • Cell Biology
  • Genetics
  • Immunology
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Physiology
Biochemistry (Department/Division) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biochemistry
  • Biophysics
  • Biotechnology
  • Cell Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Nutrition
  • Physiology
Business Administration (Department/Division) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Behavioural Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • French
  • Human Resources
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Tourism
Chemistry (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
Commerce (Department/Division) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Banking
  • Business and Commerce
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Insurance
  • Labour Law
  • Marketing
  • Sales Techniques
  • Taxation
Computer Science (Department/Division) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Computing
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Data Processing
  • Mathematics
  • Software Engineering
Economics (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Econometrics
  • Economics
  • International Economics
Electronics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electronic Engineering
English (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • English
  • Literature
Geoinformatics (Department/Division) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Data Processing
  • Earth Sciences
  • Geological Engineering
  • Geology
  • Information Sciences
  • Surveying and Mapping
History (Department/Division) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Contemporary History
  • History
  • Medieval Studies
  • Modern History
Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Esoteric Practices
  • Health Sciences
  • Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy
  • Yoga
Kannada (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • South and Southeast Asian Languages
Library Information Science (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Library Science
Marine Geology (Department/Division) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Earth Sciences
  • Geochemistry
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Information Sciences
  • Marine Science and Oceanography
  • Mineralogy
  • Natural Resources
  • Paleontology
  • Surveying and Mapping
Mass Communication and Journalism (Department/Division) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Communication Studies
  • Film
  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • Mass Communication
  • Media Studies
  • Printing and Printmaking
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting
  • Writing
Materials Science (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Materials Engineering
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Polymer and Plastics Technology
  • Solid State Physics
Mathematics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mathematics
Microbiology (Department/Division) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biochemistry
  • Biophysics
  • Biotechnology
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
Physical Education (Department/Division) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physical Education
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
  • Sports
  • Sports Management
Physics (Department/Division) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Physics
  • Solid State Physics
Political Science (Department/Division) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Comparative Politics
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • Political Sciences
  • Regional Studies
  • Sociology
Social Work (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Human Resources
  • Social and Community Services
  • Social Work
  • Welfare and Protective Services
Sociology (Department/Division) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Development Studies
  • Labour and Industrial Relations
  • Social Studies
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • Women's Studies
Statistics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Statistics

Programs Offered

Mangalore University's programme list, with search and degree-level grouping.

60 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in India

Bachelor's Degree 2 programmes

Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.Sc.)
Information Systems & Technology

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Bachelor of Science in Embedded Systems
Natural Sciences

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Master of Business Administration 2 programmes

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Business & Management

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Master of Business Administration in Tourism and Travel Management
Tourism & Leisure

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Master of Philosophy 2 programmes

Master of Philosophy in Physics (M.Phil Physics)
Physics & Astronomy

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Master of Philosophy in Physics (M.Phil)
Physics & Astronomy

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Master's Degree 33 programmes

Five-Year Integrated Master of Science in Electronics
Robotics & Automation

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Integrated Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.)
Information Systems & Technology

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Master of Arts in Economics (M.A. Economics)
Economics

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Master of Arts in English (M.A. English)
English Language Studies

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
Communication Studies

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Master of Arts in Kannada Literature (M.A. Kannada Literature)
Literature

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Master of Commerce (M.Com)
Business & Management

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Master of Commerce in Human Resource Development (M.Com HRD)
Human Resource Management

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Computer Science & IT

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Master of Computer Science (M.Sc. Computer Science)
Computer Sciences

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Doctorate 19 programmes

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Zoology
Biological Sciences

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry
Biochemistry

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Doctor of Philosophy in Biosciences
Philosophy & Ethics

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Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology
Biotechnology

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management and Tourism
Tourism & Leisure

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Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce
Business & Management

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
Computer Sciences

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Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
Economics

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Doctor of Philosophy in English
English Language Studies

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Nutrition
Nutrition & Dietetics

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Showing 10 of 19.

Postgraduate Diploma 2 programmes

Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking
Cyber Security

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Postgraduate Diploma in Materials Science
Materials Science

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

How to apply to Mangalore University

Five steps that capture how applications to Mangalore University flow.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Mangalore University runs 60 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Before applying to Mangalore University, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for India.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Mangalore University's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Apply through the official channel

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.mangaloreuniversity.ac.in). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +91 (824) 228 7347. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mangalore University

A short Q&A covering Mangalore University's essentials — founding, location, and structure.

How old is Mangalore University?

The institution opened in 1980 (approximately 46 years ago).

What city is Mangalore University in?

Mangalore University operates from Mangalore, India.

Is Mangalore University a public or private institution?

Mangalore University operates as a public institution.

How big is Mangalore University's student body?

Mangalore University serves approximately 40,000-44,999 students.

What degrees does Mangalore University offer?

Programmes at Mangalore University cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

What is Mangalore University's academic structure?

Mangalore University is organised into 5 academic units across its disciplines.

Is Mangalore University officially recognised?

The institution holds recognition from National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

What is Mangalore University's official website?

You can find Mangalore University online at www.mangaloreuniversity.ac.in.

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