University

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Established under the guidance of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi, a renowned humanitarian leader and spiritual leader, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is one of the top-ranked universities in India. With seven campuses in three states of India – Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, the multi-disciplinary research academia is accredited ‘A++’ by NAAC. It is reckoned as one of the best research institutes in the country. The institute follows the core values of Amma and envisions providing education for life, emphasizing compassion-driven research. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham offers 150+ degree programs in U.G., P.G., and Doctoral levels. The institute has over 18,000 students and 1,750 faculty members, 600 PhD/D.M. holders. To propagate research-based education through student exchanges and cross-continental research projects, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has established international collaborative initiatives with over 75 world-leading institutions in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Japan.

Our Founder

Sri Mata Amritanandamayi devi

Sri Mata Amritanandamayi is a renowned humanitarian leader, spiritual teacher, and the guiding light of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Amrita’s core education values are based on Amma’s concept of education for life and her emphasis on research and commitment to instill universal values. Besides serving as the Chancellor of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mata Amritanandamayi is the founder of Mata Amritanandamayi Math, home to one of the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s five campuses. From building 45,000 houses for the homeless, providing scholarships for more than 46,000 impoverished children, and supporting more than one lakh poverty-stricken women in self-help groups, the Math has played a significant role in helping the needy in our country. Mata Amritanandamayi’s teachings have brought a ray of hope in the life of people globally. Her teachings provide the strength to such people to face life with peace and mental composure even among adversities.

Amrita School of Arts & Sciences-Kochi

Located in the serene Brahmasthanam Temple Complex at Edappally, Kochi, the School of Arts and Sciences at Kochi campus is one among the seven campuses of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Grided in lush greenery, the campus boasts excellent infrastructure, stringent admission procedures, disciplined teaching, and renowned faculty. The school offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and research programs on Arts, humanities & social sciences, Computer Applications & I.T., Commerce, Visual Media and Communications, English & Literature, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies. To provide students with a holistic learning experience, the school organizes global events, expert talks, conferences, webinars, creative and literary workshops. Faculty development programs are also conducted as part of the NEP Policy to remold the academic leaders. Adhering to the core values deeply rooted in the Indian culture, the institute envisions offering value-based next-generation education to students and sowing the seeds of educational transformation.