University of Kerala
Other name | Kerala University |
|---|---|
Former name | University of Travancore |
| Motto | कर्मणि व्यज्यते प्रज्ञा Karmaṇi Vyajyate Prajñā (Sanskrit) |
Motto in English | Wisdom manifests itself in action |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1937 |
| Founder | Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma |
| Accreditation | NAAC, NBA, UGC |
| Affiliation | NIRF |
Academic affiliations | ACU, AICTE, AIU, AUAP, BCI, CCIM, COA, ICAR, INC, NCTE, PCI, WES |
| Chancellor | Governor of Kerala |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Mohanan Kunnummal |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
Sporting affiliations | NCC, NSS |
| Website | keralauniversity |
University of Kerala (formerly known as University of Travancore) is a state-run public university in Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital of Kerala, India. It was established in 1937 by a promulgation of the Maharajah of Travancore, Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma who was also the first Chancellor of the university. C. P. Ramaswamy Iyer, the then Diwan (Prime Minister) of the State was the first Vice-Chancellor. It was the first university in Kerala, and among the first in the country. It is accredited by NAAC with highest grade of 'A++' and scored 3.67 points out of 4.
The university has over 150 affiliated colleges and has sixteen faculties and 43 Departments of teaching and research. The Governor of Kerala serves as the Chancellor of university.