Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal

About College

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), formerly known as Manipal University, is one of India's most prestigious private deemed-to-be universities. Established in 1953 with the founding of Kasturba Medical College and officially recognized as a deemed university in 1993, MAHE has evolved into a globally respected multidisciplinary institution offering world-class education in engineering, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, allied health sciences, management, architecture, humanities, social sciences, communication, design, law, and life sciences. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with an A++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), MAHE has consistently secured a place among India's leading universities in the NIRF rankings. Located in the educational town of Manipal in Karnataka's Udupi district, the university is spread across a modern campus equipped with smart classrooms, cutting-edge research laboratories, simulation centres, innovation hubs, digital libraries, sports complexes, hostels, medical facilities, auditoriums, incubation centres, and entrepreneurship cells. The campus offers a vibrant multicultural environment with students from over 60 countries, making it one of India's most internationally diverse universities. MAHE has established collaborations with more than 250 international universities and research organizations worldwide. Students benefit from semester exchange programmes, international internships, dual-degree opportunities, collaborative research, global conferences, and overseas clinical training. The university places strong emphasis on innovation, interdisciplinary learning, research excellence, and entrepreneurship. The university maintains an impressive placement record with leading recruiters including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Adobe, Cisco, Deloitte, EY, Accenture, IBM, Intel, Qualcomm, Bosch, Siemens, Oracle, SAP, Goldman Sachs, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Capgemini, and numerous multinational healthcare organizations. Students from engineering, management, medical, pharmacy, and allied health programmes secure opportunities in India and abroad. MAHE is also recognized for its research output across engineering, biotechnology, medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, robotics, data science, and public health. The university encourages innovation through startup incubation, funded research projects, patents, entrepreneurship competitions, and industry partnerships. Student life at MAHE includes internationally recognized cultural festivals such as Revels, technical festivals including TechTatva, sports championships, community outreach programmes, and hundreds of student clubs covering academics, innovation, arts, music, literature, entrepreneurship, and social service. With its excellent infrastructure, experienced faculty, global exposure, outstanding placements, and commitment to holistic education, Manipal Academy of Higher Education continues to be one of India's preferred destinations for higher education and professional development.