Yenepoya University

Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a private deemed-to-be university located in Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. It was granted deemed university status in 2008 by the University Grants Commission (UGC), bringing together several pre-existing institutions under a unified academic framework. The oldest of these is the Yenepoya Dental College, established in 1992.^[1]

Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)

Motto	Rabbi Zidni Ilma
Motto in English	O Lord! Increase me in knowledge
Type	Deemed university
Established	2008 (2008)
Affiliation	UGC
Chairman	Dr. Yenepoya Abdullah Kunhi
Chancellor	Farhaad Yenepoya
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. M. Vijayakumar
Students	13000
Location	Mangaluru , Karnataka , India
Campus	Multiple, 44 acres (Main Campus)
Website	yenepoya.edu.in

The university comprises a range of constituent colleges offering programs in disciplines such as Medicine, Dentistry, Allied Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Nursing, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Engineering, and Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management.^[2]

Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) has been recognized by University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India under 3(A) of the UGC Act, 1956 and received NAAC Grade " A+".

Entrance of the University

Yenepoya Chancellor addressing the launch of the 25 years silver jubilee

Drone shot of University Buildings

Yenepoya University Main Campus

Chancellor of Yenepoya University with Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Pro Chancellor Mr. Farhaad Yenepoya with Dr. Edmond Fernandes

Mr. Farhaad Yenepoya is the Pro-Chancellor of Yenepoya Group of Institutions.^[3] It has about 13,000 students.

Yenepoya Medical College

Yenepoya Medical College is located at about 11 kms from Mangalore City. The college was established in 1999. Post-graduate courses are being offered by the university since 2005. The M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) course lasts for about 4.5 years plus a one year mandatory internship as per set standards of the National Medical Commission for India. The courses are mainly oriented for earning a degree.

Courses offered for MS/MD (PG medical courses):

• MD (General Medicine, Community Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology, TB & Chest, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biochemistry)
• MS (OBG, Orthopaedics, General surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT)

Yenepoya Dental College

The B.D.S. (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) course is offered by the Yenepoya Dental College as per norms laid out by Dental Council of India.^[4][5][6]

MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) courses are three years. The examinations and awarding of degrees are regulated by Yenepoya University.^[7]

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Centers & Incubator

Yenepoya University has brought out various centers to strengthen academic engagements. One such flagship is the Center for Ethics started in 2011.

The University has also started the Yenepoya Technology Incubator to support healthcare start-ups in the region and to support innovation and design in mainstream industries. Recently, BIRAC awarded and recognized the same as the Best Incubator award.

Bangalore Building Campus

The university set up a campus at Bangalore to meet the rising demand of students. Very selected and limited courses are offered there and the main administrative set up remains at Mangalore only. ^[8]

The Gambia High Commissioner to India during his visit to Yenepoya Incubation Center

Advanced Technical Cooperation Center

Yenepoya ( Deemed to be university) recognized Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health (ECIPH)^[9] as an advanced technical cooperation center which supports specialized Masters of Public Health (MPH)^[10][11] at Mangaluru.

Rankings

University and College rankings
General – India
NIRF (Overall) (2023)[12]	101-150
NIRF (Universities) (2023)[13]	85

The university was ranked 85 among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023^[14] and in the 101–150 band overall.^[14]

Notable alumni

• Edmond Fernandes - Founder, CHD Group - A public health organization holding UNECOSOC Special Consultative Status.

Strategic MoUs

The University from time to time engages in strategic MoUs for furthering higher education prospects.^[15]

In May 2024 the University signed a strategic educational and healthcare diplomacy MoU with the High Commission of the Republic of the Gambia in India.^[16]