Kerala University recently organized a farewell ceremony for 60 international students, which included 20 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate participants. The event was presided over by Vice-Chancellor in-charge Mohanan Kunnummal and featured the inauguration by Pardeep Kumar, zonal director (South) of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). Aminath Shifana, the Consul General of Maldives, was the guest of honour. This farewell marks a significant milestone as Kerala University has experienced a notable increase in international admissions, with applications rising from 1,100 in the academic year 2021-22 to 2,620 for 2025-26. On average, the university admits around 110 foreign students each year. Currently, a total of 264 students from 63 different countries are pursuing various courses at the university. The majority of these international students are from 28 African countries, along with others from regions including Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Maldives, Tajikistan, Colombia, Peru, the U.K., and the U.S.