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  • Established In : 2010
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    Website : http://www.kufos.ac.in
    Address : Panangad P.O., Kochi Kerala, India Pin 682 506 Ph. Nos. : 0484 2700964, 0484 2700598, 0484 2700274, 0484 2700596,2703782,2701095,2701085  




The autonomous public – funded institution i.e. Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies is the renowned university which is located in Kochi, Kerala. This university is set up with the vision to serve as the Flagship University of higher learning through outstanding excellence in teaching, extension, scholarship and research. The Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies is working on the goal to formulate new courses and curriculum in ocean studies and fisheries in accordance with the technical advances in these respective fields. Along with that, the Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies is engaged in increasing the entrepreneurship in the ocean and fisheries studies. 

 
The university was established on 20 November 2010. It is the first fishery university in the country. The main headquarters of the Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies is in Panangad, Kochi. The entire area of this campus is 87.73 acres. A major area of the campus is equipped with the fish ponds and natural mangrove vegetation. The university campus is bordered on the western side by the Vemband backwater system. Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies acts as the center of excellence having the leading role in human resource development in ocean and fisheries studies.
 
Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies Key Features:
 
The Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies also known as KUFOS is equipped with the quality features which make it one of the leading universities of the state. The key features of the KUFOS are:
 
• The university develops inter – institutional programs and the infrastructure facilities so as to make the university as the nucleus of ocean and fisheries studies.
• It aims to provide the consultancy services so as to practice the technologies developed among the entrepreneurs. 
• The Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies imparts training on the modern fishing techniques, primary handling, ornamental fish culture, hatchery production, production of value added fishery products and fin fishes.
• It provides the pleasant environment which encourages the students to express their talents.
 
Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies Courses Offered:
 
The university offers numerous courses at UG and PG level. Description of all those courses which are offered by KUFOS is given here.
 
UG Courses Offered at KUFOS:
 
• B.FSc
 
PG Courses Offered at KUFOS:
 
• M.FSc
• MBA
• M.Sc
• M.Tech
• LLM – MARITIME Law
• Ph.D.


Admissions:

Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies Admission Procedure:

 
In order to get enrolled in the Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies, the students should follow the admission procedure prescribed by the university. The university organizes an entrance examination so as to provide enrollment in the offered courses. The aspirants will have to take the entrance exam and need to qualify the same in order to get enrolled in KUFOS.
 
For Ph.D.:
 
The admission in the Ph.D. courses will be given through the SAT i.e. School Admission Test conducted by the university. However, NET qualified candidates are exempted from this test.
 
 





Address:


Panangad P.O., Kochi

Kerala, India
Pin 682 506
Ph. Nos. : 0484 2700964, 0484 2700598, 0484 2700274, 0484 2700596,2703782,2701095,2701085
 

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