University Overview
Established in 1987, Kuvempu University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Shimoga (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Karnataka. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Kuvempu University (KU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. Kuvempu University (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 38-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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medium-sized
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| Name (Non Latin) | ಕುವೆಂಪು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾನಿಲಯ |
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| Name | Kuvempu University |
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| Acronym | KU |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Motto | Foster Creativity in Teaching |
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University Location
| Address | Jnana Sahyadri Shimoga 577 451 Karnataka India |
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(8282) 656 222 |
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(8282) 656 255 |
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