Avinashilingam University for women is situated in Tamil Nadu at Coimbatore. In 1988 June, it was declared under the UGC Act as Deemed University.
This is a large institution imparting education in Home Science at all levels.
This women’s college has the pride of being conferred the autonomous status by the Madras University, and this status gave academic freedom for research and teaching.
Earlier, it was known as Avinashilingam institute for home science and gained popularity for providing higher education to women.
Educational Streams
Avinashilingam university for women has various disciplines in research and higher education namely, sciences, education, management, home sciences, humanities, engineering and also has disciplines to Ph.D.levels.
This university offers vocational courses in tourism and catering management, besides it promotes courses in music and Tamil.
Education is imparted in disciplines such as Human Rights, Interior Design, Computer Applications, Textiles and Apparel Designing and Hospitality Management & Dietetics.
There is a special education conducted as an integrated course for 5 years for Mathematics and Rehabilitation. Besides, there are major coursed conducted in Food Quality Control, Biochemistry, Rural Development, Biotechnology, Sociology, Nutrition and Food Science. This university also offers paramedical degree courses in Trauma care management, emergency and physical assistance.
Facilities
This university has six hostels featured with best conveniences and modern amenities. The other facilities available are auditorium, sports, canteen and medical centre. There is a well-equipped library supporting the studies.
Faculties
The faculties of this university cover a wide spectrum of areas such as Home science, Humanities, physical and special education, Business administration, Engineering, Entrepreneurship development and community education.
Pattern of Education
The pattern comprises of academic year with two semesters having 100 working days for each semester. This pattern calls for individual attention and active participation ensuring all round development of each student.
Growth
The growth of this university has reached to heights and is nurtured carefully with renowned educationists and nutritionist. Today, it is a large institution and the foremost women’s colleges acquiring distinction in various disciplines and also offers complete liberty for innovations in research and teaching. |
