Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies - [KUFOS]
Overview Information
About College
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), the first fisheries university in the country, is a public funded autonomous institution. The university campus is spread over an area of more than 69 acres of land and it is nearest to the Ernakulam South Railway Station just 12 kilometers away. It is a pioneering institution of fisheries and ocean studies. The KUFOS boasts of a high quality faculty that is fully committed towards imparting the best of knowledge to the students.
- The two colleges which were previously under the Kerala Agricultural University namely College of Fisheries and Fisheries Research Station were subsequently affiliated to KUFOS
- The university however started functioning from the year 2011 in April
- Various courses relating to fisheries and marine life are being offered in the university along with certain other research programs
About Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies:
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Founded In |
20th November 2010 |
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Recognized By |
UGC and Government of Kerala |
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Approved by |
AICTE, New Delhi |
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Type |
Public |
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Campus |
Located at Panangad, 12 km away from Kochi city, along NH-47, Kerala |
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Nearest Metropolitan City |
Kochi |
Department
- Department of Aquaculture
- Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology
- Department of Fish Health Management
- Department of Aquatic Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
- Department of Fish Taxonomy and Biology
- Department of Fisheries Resource Management
- Department of Fishery Hydrography
- Department of Basic Science and Informatics
- Department of Management and Social Sciences
- Department of Climatic Variability and Aquatic Ecosystem
Schools
- School of Aquaculture and Biotechnology
- School of Fisheries Resource Management and Harvest Technology
- School of Aquatic Food Products and Technology
- School of Ocean Studies and Technology and so on
Extracurricular Activities
- National Service Scheme
- National Cadet Corps (NCC)
Facilities
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Hostel |
Separate hostels for both girls and boys are there to be availed by the students having everything that is needed. |
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Events
Several events are also organized by the university all through the year such as seminars and conferences and other events.
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Scholarships
- Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs for research-based study
- DBT Overseas Associateship
- Japanese Govt. Scholarship
College Infrastructure and Facility
Student Discussion
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KAMALDEEP BHATIA 2016-09-05 16:38:46
What is the review of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies ?
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DIVYANGNA SHARMA 2016-09-16 20:43:12
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies has good hostel, Nice food. There are nice lab facilities. Some interships are there but they don't pay any stipend. Only least no. of student get scholarship. Everything from my University is good, fine facilities and faculties also better than any other university. Several events are also organized by the university all through the year such as seminars and conferences and other events.
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DEAVENDRA TIWARI 2016-09-07 02:33:46
Is Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies recognized by UGC ?
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DIVYA SHARMA 2016-09-15 23:22:12
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC).
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BILAL AHMED 2016-09-01 23:29:46
What about the placement cell service of this University ?
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DHRUV GUPTA 2016-09-10 02:32:12
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies offers placement assistance to the students for seeking best job in the industry. Along with that, the University also provide training and career guidance services to shape the career of students by developing their personalities.
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AYUSH GOYAL 2016-08-26 01:42:46
What is the admission criteria of this University Bachelor courses ?
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DHANVI ARORA 2016-09-09 20:38:12
Bachelor of Fisheries Science admission criteria - Candidate should be Passed in 10+2 or equivalent examination from the recognized University.
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