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Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Foreign students flock to Kerala University, 138% rise in applications over last 4 years
While Kerala youths are scouting for higher education abroad, their international peers appear to be increasingly turning towards the University of Kerala. According to the university, the current academic year of 2025-26 has seen a 138 percent rise in foreign applications compared four years ago. University authorities have received 2,620 applications from 81 countries in 2025-26, up from 1,100 students in 2021-22. The number of foreign students has been steadily rising for the last four years, with the university receiving 1,400 in 2022-23 and 2,600 in 2024-25. 'The university has consistently attracted the highest number of foreign students among all universities in Kerala,' Sabu Joseph, director of the Centre for Global Academics (CGA) at University of Kerala, said. 'This year's applications include 1,265 for undergraduate programmes, 1,020 for postgraduate courses, and 335 for PhD programmes. The processed applications were submitted to the portal of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, under the External Affairs Ministry, for final selection.' While the majority of applicants hail from Africa, there are students from Iran, Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Philippines, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, South Africa, Russia, France, and the USA. Commerce and management studies remain the top choices, followed by political science, psychology, economics, education, linguistics, and English literature. Science disciplines like computer science, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental sciences, mathematics, physics, and statistics also draw significant interest. Currently, 205 international students are from 52 countries — including Colombia, Peru, U.K and the USA. 'The university supports its global scholars with orientation programmes, cultural events, and annual graduation ceremonies, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. The growth in number of applicants underscores the university's rising global prominence and unwavering commitment to academic excellence and cultural diversity,' Sabu said.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Kerala University attracts record 2,620 foreign student applications for 2025-26
Kerala University has received an unprecedented 2,620 applications from international students representing 81 countries for its academic programmes in 2025-26. Sabu Joseph, Director of the university's Centre for Global Academics, which oversees international admissions, said that Kerala University continues to lead all universities in the State in attracting foreign students. According to him, the consistent growth in numbers speak volumes about the university's rising global appeal. In 2021-22, the university received 1,1000 applications from 35 countries. The number rose to 1,400 in 2022-23, 1,600 in 2023-24, and 2,600 from 64 countries in 2024-25. This year's applications include 1,265 for the university's four-year undergraduate programmes, 1,020 for postgraduate courses, and 335 for PhD programmes. While the majority of applications come from African nations, students from Iran, Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Bhutan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Jordan, Thailand, Vietnam, South Africa, Russia, France and the USA have applied. Commerce and management studies remain the most sought-after choices, followed by political science, psychology, economics, education, linguistics, and English literature. The processed applications have been submitted to the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for final selections, Dr. Joseph said. Currently, 205 international students from 52 countries, including Colombia, Peru, United Kingdom and the USA, are enrolled through ICCR scholarships and self-financed routes.
