University Overview
Founded in 1981, Tamil University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Thanjavur (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Tamil University (TU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. Tamil University (TU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 44-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Indian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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very small-sized
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least selective
University Identity
| Name | Tamil University |
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| Name (English) | n.a. |
| Name (Non Latin) | தமிழ்ப் பல்கலைக்கழகம், தஞ்சாவூர் |
| Acronym | TU |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Motto | Whatever you think, think it in a big way |
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| Address | Vakai Valakam, Trichy Road Thanjavur 613 010 Tamil Nadu India |
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(4362) 227 413 |
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(4362) 226 159 |
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