Kannur University Kannur Admissions 2025 by Content Team Kannur University, Kannur established in 1996 is a State University, currently having 151-200 position in NIRF Ranking 2024. Kannur University Kannur is approved by UGC, and is accredited by NAAC-B and NAAC-B++. Admission in Kannur University is offered in Management, Humanities and Science at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students. About Kannur University Kannur Kannur University is a public university located in the Kannur district of Kerala, founded in 1996. The university is affiliated with UGC and AIU and also reaccredited by NAAC with a B++ grade. The old name of the university was "Malabar University," and later it was renamed Kannur University. The purpose of setting up this university in Kerala was simple: to provide the nearby people with higher education. It is a multi-campus university and for study purposes and research facilities, other campuses are set up at different locations in Kerala. The Kerala state government provides support funds to run Kannur University. The chancellor of the university is the current governor of Kerala state. The major departments in the university are law, management, anthropology, IT, and economics. The university also has a separate sports sciences faculty, to help sports students. The physical education department gives training to students who want to make a career in sports. The university offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses in Physical Education along with many certificate courses in fitness and swimming. As we know, Kerala has produced many athletes time and again, so it’s a great place for students who want to make a career in sports. The university also provides a diploma in Kalarippayattu, the oldest form of martial arts. Other than BA, MA, BSc, and MSc in the mainstream subjects, the university also provides MA and Ph.D. in journalism and mass communication. If we talk about industry-related subjects, then students can do an MSc in Wood Sciences and Technology. The students gain theoretical knowledge at the campus, and for practical knowledge, they visit Western India Plywood Company. Students can also pursue a BA-LLB, LLM, or Ph.D. in the field of law. Kannur University also offers Ph.D. in various fields. Kannur University also has a school of distance learning and offers 17 different courses out of which 10 are UG courses. The idea behind distance learning education is to provide education to everyone who is living in far villages of Kerala or India.