Yenepoya University Explained

Yenepoya University
Motto:Rabbi Zidni Ilma
Mottoeng:O Lord! Increase me in knowledge
Chairman:Dr. Yenepoya Abdullah Kunhi
Chancellor:Mr. Farhaad Yenepoya
Vice Chancellor:Dr. M. Vijayakumar
Students:13000
Campus:Multiple

Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) or 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 and received NAAC Grade " A+". 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. Yenepoya University has two guest houses & plenty of hostels for accommodation - Meridyen and Gardeyenia.

Silver Jubilee Special

Yenepoya Medical College, one of the constituent institutions of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru, is in its twenty-fifth year of service to humanity and various celebrations are lined up for the same.

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]

Centers & Incubator

Yenepoya University has brought out various centers to strengthen academic engagements. One such flagship is the Center for Ethics started in 2011.

The University has also started the Yenepoya Technology Incubator to support healthcare start-ups in the region and to support innovation and design in mainstream industries. Recently, BIRAC awarded and recognized the same as the Best Incubator award.

Bangalore Building Campus

The university set up a campus at Bangalore to meet the rising demand of students. Very selected and limited courses are offered there and the main administrative set up remains at Mangalore only. [8]

Advanced Technical Cooperation Center

Yenepoya (Deemed to be university) recognized Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health (ECIPH)[9] as an advanced technical cooperation center which supports specialized Masters of Public Health (MPH)[10] [11] at Mangaluru.

Rankings

Type:University and College
Nirf U 2023:85
Nirf O 2023:101-150

The university was ranked 85 among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023[12] and in the 101–150 band overall.

Notable Alumni

Dr Edmond Fernandes - Founder, CHD Group - A public health organization holding UNECOSOC Special Consultative Status.

Strategic MoUs

The University from time to time engages in strategic MoUs for furthering higher education prospects.[13]

Recently the University signed a strategic educational and healthcare diplomacy MoU with the High Commission of the Republic of the Gambia in India.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Genesis Yenepoya University . 2023-07-20 . yenepoya.edu.in.
  2. Web site: List of deemed universities. University Grants Commission. 22 November 2010.
  3. Web site: Pro Chancellor Yenepoya University . 2023-06-29 . yenepoya.edu.in.
  4. Web site: Home Yenepoya Dental College . 2023-06-29 . ydc.yenepoya.edu.in.
  5. Web site: Mangaluru: Yenepoya Dental College organizes day-long workshop . 2023-07-20 . www.daijiworld.com . en.
  6. Web site: Das . Debmitra . 2022-07-21 . DCI hopes for participation of All Dental Colleges in NIRF Rankings From 2023 Onwards . 2023-07-20 . medicaldialogues.in . en.
  7. Web site: News Desk . 2023-06-16 . Dr B H Sripathi Rao Gold medal Award Ceremony held at Yenepoya Dental College . 2023-07-20 . Welcome to Mysooru News . en-US.
  8. Web site: Yenepoya(Deemed-to-be-University) Degree College Bangalore . 2024-03-08 . www.bangalore.yenepoya.edu.in.
  9. Web site: Masters of Public Health - Yenepoya Deemed to be University . 2024-04-05 . www.ysahs.yenepoya.edu.in.
  10. Web site: Mangaluru: How Masters of Public Health degree at Yenepoya can transform students’ life? . 2023-07-20 . www.daijiworld.com . en.
  11. Web site: Masters of Public Health - Yenepoya Deemed to be University . 2024-05-27 . www.ysahs.yenepoya.edu.in.
  12. Web site: MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) . 2023-01-31 . www.nirfindia.org.
  13. Web site: Yenepoya (Deemed-to-be-University) Mangalore . 2024-05-27 . www.yenepoya.edu.in.
  14. Web site: Pinto . Arun . 2024-05-28 . Yenepoya (University) and Gambia sign MoU for Education and Empowerment . 2024-05-30 . News Karnataka . en-US.