Pondicherry University is a university that conducts research and teaches students as well.
The jurisdiction of this university spreads over Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
This university is funded by the UGC (University Grants Commission) and is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities and Association of Indian Universities.
This university was established in 1985 through a Parliament Act. This university is organized at numerous levels for its teaching, research and functioning.
Educational Streams
Pondicherry University offers special courses in French, Humanities and Sciences. This university promotes research and inter-disciplinary courses. This university has a number of members in various schools, centers and departments.
Doctoral and post graduate programs are offered so that the students can pursue their dreams within the campus. This university is an eminent centre for distance education within India. Choice based Credit System is proven to be effective.
Post graduate studies are facilitated by online admissions. The main reason for its popularity is that it disseminates knowledge through a unique combination of education and research that is proving to be highly effective in propagating education among the students. From the year 1995-1996, this university offers distance education.
Facilities
Hostel facilities for boys and girls are provided for accommodating students. In these hostels, students coming from distant places are given first preference. Foreign students are provided with a separate hostel. There is a health centre within the campus of the university.
Other facilities in the university include a canteen, transportation, a post office, a bank along with ATM and an auditorium. A Central Instrumentation Centre aids teaching as well as research of sophisticated, state-of-the-art instruments, workshops and other amenities.
Faculties/Departments:
The various departments within the university include Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil Language and Literature, School of Management, Ramanujan School of Mathematics and Computer Science, School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences, School of Life Sciences, School of Humanities, School of Performing Arts and School of Social Sciences and International Studies. |
