Yenepoya University
Yenepoya University is a private deemed-to-be university in Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. It was granted deemed university status in 2008 by the University Grants Commission, bringing together several pre-existing institutions under a unified academic framework. The oldest of these is the Yenepoya Dental College, established in 1992.
The university comprises a range of constituent colleges offering programs in disciplines such as Medicine, Dentistry, Allied Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Nursing, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Engineering, and Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management.
Yenepoya has been recognized by University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India under 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and received NAAC Grade " A+".
Mr. Farhaad Yenepoya is the Pro-Chancellor of Yenepoya Group of Institutions.
Yenepoya Medical College
Yenepoya Medical College is located at about 11 kms from Mangalore City. The college was established in 1999. Post-graduate courses are being offered by the university since 2005. The M.B.B.S. course lasts for about 4.5 years plus a one year mandatory internship as per set standards of the National Medical Commission for India. The courses are mainly oriented for earning a degree.Courses offered for MS/MD :
- MD
- MS
Yenepoya Dental College
The B.D.S. course is offered by the Yenepoya Dental College as per norms laid out by Dental Council of India.MDS courses are three years. The examinations and awarding of degrees are regulated by Yenepoya University.
Rankings
The university was ranked 85 among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework in 2023 and in the 101–150 band overall.Notable alumni
- Edmond Fernandes - Founder, CHD Group - A public health organization holding UNECOSOC Special Consultative Status.
- Shama Mohamed - politician, belonging to Indian National Congress.
Strategic MoUs
The University from time to time engages in strategic MoUs for furthering higher education prospects.In May 2024, the University signed a strategic educational and healthcare diplomacy MoU with the High Commission of the Republic of the Gambia in India.