Yenepoya University
MottoRabbi Zidni Ilma
Motto in English
O Lord! Increase me in knowledge
TypeDeemed university
Established2008 (2008)
AffiliationUniversity Grants Commission
ChairmanDr.Yenepoya Abdullah Kunhi
ChancellorMr. Farhaad Yenepoya
Vice-ChancellorDr. M. Vijayakumar
Students13000
Location
Mangalore
,
Karnataka
,
India
CampusMultiple
Websiteyenepoya.edu.in
Yenepoya University Main Campus

Yenepoya University is a full fledged private University of higher education located in Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. It was established in the year 2008 as Yenepoya University, although multiple colleges started in series with the Yenepoya Dental College taking off in the year 1992.[1] The University has various constituent colleges for Medical, Dental, 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.

Pro Chancellor Mr. Farhaad Yenepoya with Dr. Edmond Fernandes

Mr. Farhaad Yenepoya is the Pro-Chancellor of Yenepoya Group of Institutions.[3] The University has about 13,000 students and is widely sought after for medical tourism and health requirements.

Students and Faculty of PG Diploma in Bioethics and medical Ethics
Dr. Vina Vaswani addressing a cohort of I-SWEAR 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):

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]

Post-graduate courses

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

Centre for Ethics

Yenepoya University has a Centre For Ethics that conducts structured academic programs in bioethics. The centre hosts the Yenepoya University Institutional Ethics Committee that is recognized by the DCGI. The centre mentors many institutions for training ethics committee members.[8]

The Centre was started in 2011. The Centre runs MSc in Research Ethics course which is funded by an NIH Grant.[9]

Advanced Technical Cooperation Center

Yenepoya ( Deemed to be university) recognized Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health (ECIPH)[10] as an advanced technical cooperation center which supports specialized Masters of Public Health ( MPH)[11][12] at Mangaluru.

ECIPH
Advanced Technical Cooperation Center with Yenepoya University

Hostels

Yenepoya University has two guest houses for accommodation - Meridyen and Gardeyenia.

Rankings

University and College rankings
General – India
NIRF (Overall) (2023)[13]101-150
NIRF (Universities) (2023)[14]85

The university was ranked 85 among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2022[15] and in the 101–150 band overall.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Genesis | Yenepoya University". yenepoya.edu.in. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  2. ↑ "List of deemed universities". University Grants Commission. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
  3. ↑ "Pro Chancellor | Yenepoya University". yenepoya.edu.in. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  4. ↑ "Home | Yenepoya Dental College". ydc.yenepoya.edu.in. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  5. ↑ "Mangaluru: Yenepoya Dental College organizes day-long workshop". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  6. ↑ Das, Debmitra (21 July 2022). "DCI hopes for participation of All Dental Colleges in NIRF Rankings From 2023 Onwards". medicaldialogues.in. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  7. ↑ News Desk (16 June 2023). "Dr B H Sripathi Rao Gold medal Award Ceremony held at Yenepoya Dental College". Welcome to Mysooru News. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  8. ↑ "Home". ethics.edu.in.
  9. ↑ "YU-FIC". Centre for Ethics. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  10. ↑ "Public Health | Yenepoya Medical College". ymc.yenepoya.edu.in. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  11. ↑ "YSAHS | Masters Of Public Health". ysahs.yenepoya.edu.in. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  12. ↑ "Mangaluru: How Masters of Public Health degree at Yenepoya can transform students' life?". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  13. ↑ "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2023 (Overall)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 5 June 2023.
  14. ↑ "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2023 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 5 June 2023.
  15. 1 2 "MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)". www.nirfindia.org. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
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