A legacy of learning

Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)

Quality higher education in the pristine surroundings of a tranquil South Indian town, created to help every learner evolve into a technology-enabled future.

“Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) brings you a world-class educational experience in the pristine surroundings of a tranquil South Indian town. Nature is the closest companion on the campus that houses institutes offering the best in education. Come explore Yenepoya and evolve into a technology-enabled future.”

What guides us

Vision and Mission

Vision

To provide access to quality higher education, ensuring equity to create a vibrant knowledge capital and to create inspiring leaders of tomorrow who can take this country to the forefront of developed nations.

Mission

To foster academic excellence and global competencies among students.
To create an environment for the generation of new knowledge through meaningful research, adopting latest methods of pedagogy and incorporating modern principles of academics integrated with highest ethical standards.
To extend the knowledge acquired and new knowledge generated for the development of the community.

Our direction

Goals & Objectives

To be at the forefront of innovation by consistently updating curriculum, course content and practices, enabling students to be competent and well versed in their fields of study.
To provide cutting-edge technology and available resources to ensure effective delivery of course content.
To complement classroom learning with interactive learning systems and hands-on training through a collaborative Industry–University interface.
To continuously reform evaluation systems and incorporate best practices in teaching and learning.
To promote research in frontier areas by encouraging faculty and students while inculcating ethical principles in research.
To facilitate knowledge exchange through seminars, symposia, workshops, lectures and related activities.
To facilitate communication and collaboration with academia, industry and society in basic research and health-related issues.
To create advanced centres of research through state-of-the-art facilities and meaningful collaborations.
To sensitise students to social responsibilities by incorporating a value education system.
To extend University services to the community for building a healthy, empowered and sustainable society.
To build human resources and develop technologies that respond to the professional needs of society.
To undertake extension and outreach programmes serving the community in health-related areas.

Our story

Genesis

In 1991, the Islamic Academy of Education, a not-for-profit trust committed to the upliftment of minorities in general and Muslims in particular, was established by entrepreneur Mr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi as its Chairman.

The trustees perceived a hiatus in health professional education and decided to start a dental college. Yenepoya Dental College was granted permission in 1992. It was followed by the Yenepoya Institute of Nursing Sciences in 1994, Yenepoya Medical College in 1999, Yenepoya Nursing College in 2002 and Yenepoya Physiotherapy College in 2003. These colleges offer graduate, postgraduate, Ph.D. and certification programmes.

From its inception, the management pursued quality higher education by appointing accomplished professionals and creating a healthy campus with natural surroundings and purpose-built learning environments in the suburbs of Mangalore.

In 2007, the Islamic Academy of Education sponsored the formation of a new trust with the sole purpose of creating a Deemed-to-be University. In recognition of the institutions’ service, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, on the recommendation of the University Grants Commission, granted Yenepoya University Trust Deemed-to-be University status under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 in 2008.

The University campus at Nithyananda Nagar, Deralakatte includes modern classrooms, science laboratories, staff residences and separate lodging facilities for boys and girls.

The foundation

Sponsoring Society

The Islamic Academy of Education was established in 1991 as a not-for-profit trust committed to the upliftment of minorities, under the chairmanship of entrepreneur Mr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi. Responding to a need in health professional education, the Trust established Yenepoya Dental College in 1992 and subsequently expanded into nursing, medicine and physiotherapy education.

From the outset, the management aspired to provide quality education through highly qualified teachers and thoughtfully designed learning environments amid the natural surroundings of Mangalore.

In its pursuit of excellence in professional education, the Academy sponsored a separate trust in 2007 to create a Deemed-to-be University. The recognition granted in 2008 opened a new chapter in the history of Yenepoya Institutions.

Meaning and identity

Emblem

The Yenepoya University emblem reflects the rich ideals and core values upon which its foundations have been built. The colours of the shield salute three key facets of the University—the mentor, the materials and the medium through which growth takes place.

Green embodies life and the giver thereof, and represents paradise as the ultimate destination for knowledge seekers. Blue symbolises protection, scholastic achievement and institutional success. Grey represents stability, dependability, guiding principles and discipline.

The shield, symbolic of a reputed seat of learning, carries the University’s motto on the ribbon below.

“Rabbi Zidni ‘Ilma” — “Lord, increase me in knowledge.”