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Kannur University

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Kannur University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kannur University is a public university in India that serves North Malabar and supports higher education across Kasaragod, Kannur, and Mananthavady Taluk of Wayanad. It suits students who want a public university with a regional role in Kerala and are willing to confirm programme-level details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    Kannur University is a multi-campus public university. It serves higher education in Kasaragod, Kannur, and Mananthavady Taluk of Wayanad districts in Kerala, but no subject areas or programme titles are published in the available information, so the programme catalogue still needs to be confirmed on the university website.

  3. Getting in

    As a public university in India, Kannur University is likely to require applicants to follow its official admission process and programme-specific requirements. International students should check the university website for the application route, document list, deadlines, eligibility rules, and whether any course has additional entry conditions.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending in Kerala, so check local expenses separately before applying.

  5. Coming from abroad

    No language of instruction is published in the available information, so confirm that before applying. An international student should also check visa requirements, entry documents, tuition payment methods, and whether the chosen programme has any special admissions steps on the official website.

  6. How it compares

    There are 475 universities in India, and Kannur University is one of the public options with a clear regional focus in Kerala. Its main distinction is that it is tied to service across specific districts in North Malabar, so it may suit applicants looking for a state public university with that local reach rather than a nationally broad profile.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Kannur University

What type of university is Kannur University?

It is a public university.

Where is Kannur University located?

It is in India and serves Kasaragod, Kannur, and Mananthavady Taluk of Wayanad districts in Kerala.

When was Kannur University established?

It was established in 1996.

What is the university website?

http://www.kannuruniversity.ac.in/

Overview

Kannur University is a multi-campus public university established in 1996 to provide development of higher education in Kasaragod, Kannur, and Mananthavady Taluk Of Wayanad districts of Kerala, India. It serves the region of North Malabar. It was established after the passing of Act No. 22 of 1996 of the Kerala Legislative Assembly. A university by the name of "Malabar University" had come into existence even earlier by the passing of an ordinance by the Governor of Kerala, on 9 November 1995.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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