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23 Best Media & Communication Universities in India

Of the 23 Media & Communication universities in India, Vellore Institute of Technology ranks highest on research impact (2,233,592 citations). Next come Manipal University (#34 in India) and SRM Institute Of Science & Technology (#36 in India). The universities on this list offer 32 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Vellore Institute of Technology is cited most (2,233,592 citations). 5 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

23 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Manipal University, founded in 1953. Manipal University is the largest, with 35,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 18 bachelor's, 11 master's, 2 phd / doctorate and 1 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Media & Communication (17), Journalism (6), Mass Communication (6) and Advertising (2). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (87% of courses with a stated intake). MIT World Peace University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Media & Communication in India?

Vellore Institute of Technology (#31 in India), Manipal University (#34 in India) and SRM Institute Of Science & Technology (#36 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Media & Communication in India?

23 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Media & Communication course take in India?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Media & Communication courses start in India?

Fall is the main intake — 97% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Media & Communication courses in India?

MIT World Peace University, with 3, ahead of Shivaji University (3).

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