About Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a multi-campus, multi-disciplinary research institution accredited with an 'A' grade by NAAC and ranked among the top research institutions in India. It spans across five campuses located in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, with its headquarters situated at Ettimadai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Amrita continuously collaborates with prestigious universities in the US, including Ivy League institutions, and top European universities for regular student exchange programs. The university is managed by the Mata Amritanandamayi Math and has emerged as one of the fastest-growing institutions in India.
Amrita Schools of Engineering
The Amrita School of Engineering, established in 1994 at Ettimadai, Coimbatore, was the first institution of Amrita for higher education. In 2008, it celebrated its thirteenth "Institution Day." In addition to the Ettimadai campus, engineering schools are also present at Bengaluru, Karnataka, and Kollam (Amritapuri), Kerala.
Departments
The three Amrita Schools of Engineering offer the following departments:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
These campuses offer B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs, with the Kochi campus providing specializations such as M.Tech in Nano-Medicine, Molecular Medicine, Nanotechnology, and Renewable Energy.
Amrita School of Business
Amrita’s School of Business offers a two-year residential MBA program, alongside a dual-degree program offering an MS in Information Technology and an MBA, in collaboration with the State University of New York at Buffalo. The Bangalore campus offers this dual-degree program for working professionals. The faculty members come from top universities such as the University of California, Berkeley, Cornell University, NYU Stern School of Business, University of Texas at Austin, and Kellogg School of Management.
Amrita Schools of Arts and Sciences
The Schools of Arts and Sciences offer various programs, including B.Com, BBM, BCA, MCA, and MSc in Computer Science and Information Technology. Campuses for these programs are located in Amritapuri, Kochi, and Mysore.
Amrita Healthcare Campuses
The university operates the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre in Kochi, a 1300-bed super-specialty hospital. The second healthcare campus, a medical school and a 2,000-bed hospital in Delhi, was inaugurated on 9 May 2016. Amrita also provides MBBS, BSc (Nursing), Pharmacy, and Dentistry programs at this campus, along with Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA).
The School of Medicine offers graduate programs, including MSc, Diplomate of National Board (DNB), and Ph.D. programs. In 2008, the first batch of MBBS students graduated with former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam presiding over the ceremony.
Amrita School of Biotechnology
Established in September 2004, the School of Biotechnology offers BSc and MSc programs in Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Bioinformatics, as well as Ph.D. programs. The school’s research focuses on areas like Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Biomedical Engineering, and Proteomics. It is a recognized Center of Relevance and Excellence (CORE) under the Department of Science and Technology and has been supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop innovative sanitation solutions.
Amrita School of Communication
The Amrita School of Communication offers BA and MA programs in Communication. It prepares students for careers in journalism, new media/animation, short film making, and advertising, following the UNESCO model curriculum. Amrita University was among the first institutions in India to adopt this curriculum model.
