History
The University was established on 2nd October 1983 and has jurisdiction over the revenue districts of Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki and parts of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha.
Education
The University conducts a range of programmes at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M Phil and Doctoral levels through its 17 University Departments, 1 International and Inter-University Centre, 7 Inter-University Centres, 10 Inter School Centres, 77 Govt./Aided Affiliated Colleges including10 Autonomous Colleges (of which 8 are Colleges with Potential for Excellence), 200 Unaided Affiliated Colleges and 273 Recognized Research Centres.
Research
The University is also involved in active collaboration with research institutions of international reputation such as Max Plank Institute of Technology, Germany, Brown University, USA, California Institute of Technology, USA, University of Toronto, Canada, Catholic University, Belgium, Institute of Political Studies, France, University of Paris, Swinburne University, Australia.
Mahatma Gandhi University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Mahatma Gandhi University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Kanthari International Institute for Leadership
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Fully Funded Scholarship for Social Change Makers 2024-2025
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Education Future International Scholarship
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12000 USD
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30 Apr 2025
LIFE Scholarship
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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1000 USD
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01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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25000 USD
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The Fountainhead Essay Contest
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25000 USD
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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5000 CAD
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31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 USD
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25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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3000 USD
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31 Dec 2025
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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1000 USD
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09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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1000 USD
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02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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500 USD
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L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
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3000 USD
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31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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1500 USD
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09 Jun 2025
Hutchison & Foreman Committing to Justice Scholarship
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1000 USD
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03 Oct 2025
The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
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1000 USD
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11 Jun 2025
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
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1000 USD
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NextLevel Student Scholarship
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Kanthari International Institute for Leadership
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Anytime
Fully Funded Scholarship for Social Change Makers 2024-2025
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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1000000 INR
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Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
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12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
LIFE Scholarship
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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1000 USD
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01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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25000 USD
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The Fountainhead Essay Contest
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25000 USD
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
401 100
2024
501 -100
2023
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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1824
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Campus life
Set on the sprawling 110-acre Priyadarsini Hills Campus at Athirampuzha, 13 km off Kottayam, the University also has two satellite campuses in Kottayam.
Sports facilities
Mahatma Gandhi university has been extensively promoting sports and games among the student population. Special gymnasiums for boys and girls, sports facilities including football, cricket ground, volleyball, basketball courts, facilities for indoor games are available within the campus.