Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi, Kerala
Courses, Fees, Admission 2026, Placements & Rankings

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) was initially founded in 1971 as the University of Cochin through an Act of the Kerala Legislature and was later reconstituted in 1986 to promote graduate and post-graduate studies and advanced research in applied science, technology, industry, humanities, and commerce. Operating across three campuses—the Main Campus at South Kalamassery, the Lakeside Campus in Kochi city along Fine Arts Avenue, and the Pulincunnu Campus in Kuttanad, Alappuzha—CUSAT houses prestigious academic units including the School of Engineering, School of Marine Sciences, School of Management Studies, and the Inter University Centre for IPR Studies. CUSAT is recognized nationally for frontier programs in Marine Sciences, Photonics, Safety and Fire Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Naval Architecture.

CUSAT ranked 32nd among all universities and 50th overall in India in NIRF 2025. It is accredited with an 'A+' Grade by NAAC (Cycle 3, CGPA 3.39/4) and its engineering programs hold NBA Tier-I accreditation. The university has a strong placement trac... CUSAT ranked 32nd among all universities and 50th overall in India in NIRF 2025. It is accredited with an 'A+' Grade by NAAC (Cycle 3, CGPA 3.39/4) and its engineering programs hold NBA Tier-I accreditation. The university has a strong placement track record, with over 150 recruiters visiting annually and placement packages reaching up to 20-25 LPA. Its cutting-edge research facilities include the Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre (STIC) and extensive international collaborations. View More