Cochin University of Science and Technology - CUSAT

About Cochin University of Science and Technology - CUSAT

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is a government owned autonomous university in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala. It has been founded in 1971. The university awards degrees in engineering and allied subjects at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The university was reorganized into Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in February 1986. The University provides admissions to students based on an All India Entrance Examination known as the Common Admission Test (CAT). It is located on about 180 acres in Thrikkakara, 10 kms. North of Ernakulam city and 20 kms south of Nedumbassery International Air port. At present, the University has 27 Departments. It has three campuses such as-

• The Main (Thrikkakara) Campus
• The City (Lakeside) Campus
• The Pulinkunnu Campus

Cochin University of Science and Technology Recognized Institutions

• College of Engineering, Munna
• College of Engineering, Thalassery
• College of Engineering, Kottarakkara
• College of Engineering, Kidangoor
• College of Engineering, Adoor
• College of Engineering, Karunagapally
• College of Engineering, Chengannoor
• College of Engineering, Kallooppara
• Model Engineering College, Thrikkakkara
• College of Engineering, Perumon
• College of Engineering, Cherthala
• College of Engineering, Poonjar
• The Co-operative Medical College
• College of Engineering, Thrikkaripur
• Toc-H Institute of Science and Technology
• K.V.M. College of Engineering and Information Technology
• College of Engineering, Attingal
• CMC Nursing college, Campus of the Co-operative Medical College
• T.K.M. Institute of Technology
• Co-operative Institute of Technology
• Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology
• Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET)
• Conspi Academy of Management Studies, Plankalamukku
• Southern Naval Command Head Quarters
• M.G. College of Engineering
• ER & DCI Institute of Technology
• Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala (IITM-K)

Cochin University of Science and Technology Schools

• Computer Science Studies
• CUCEK, Kuttanad
• Engineering
• Environmental Studies
• Industrial Fisheries
• Legal Studies
• Management Studies
• Marine Engineering
• Marine Sciences
• Photonics

Cochin University of Science and Technology Faculties

• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Environmental Studies
• Humanities
• Law
• Marine Sciences
• Medical Sciences and Technology
• Social Sciences

Cochin University of Science and Technology Facilities

Hostel Facility - The University has well set up hostel facilities both for boys and girls with neat and clean food facilities. It has 11 hostels namely-

• Sanathana Boys Hostel
• Marine Sciences Boys Hostel (CUMS)
• Aiswarya Girls Hostel
• Siberia Boys Hostel
• Sarovar Boys Hostel
• Research Scholars Floor
• Athulya Girls Hostel
• Anaswara Girls Hostel
• Sagar Boys Hostel
• Anagha Girls Hostel
• Ananya Girls Hostel
• Swaraj Boys Hostel (will be opened shortly)

Library Facility - The Cochin University Library was established in 1977 as a central agency. Library is fully automated and has built up a balanced and rich collection on all branches of sciences and technology.

Intranet Facility - The University provides well set up Internet or Intranet facilities to students. All the Schools, Departments, Centers are connected through Fiber Optic Backbone from centralized hubs located in the Main Campus at Thrikkakara and in the Lakeside Campus at Kochi City.

Reservation Facility - The University provides reservations to students in admission based on communal reservation, special reservations, sports quota and many criteria.

NRI Facility - The University has a unit for International Relations and Academic Admissions (IRAA) leads to academic admission activities.

Financial Assistance Facilities - UGC has established a Cell for SC / ST in the University in 1984 with the financial assistance.