Kerala University Bids Farewell to International Graduates
Kerala University accords farewell to graduating international students
The Hindu
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Kerala University hosted a farewell for 60 international students, including 20 undergraduates and 40 postgraduates. The event highlighted a significant increase in international admissions, with applications rising from 1,100 in 2021-22 to 2,620 in 2025-26.
- 01The farewell program was attended by 60 international students, comprising 20 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate students.
- 02The event was presided over by Vice-Chancellor in-charge Mohanan Kunnummal and inaugurated by Pardeep Kumar from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
- 03Aminath Shifana, the Consul General of Maldives, served as the guest of honour at the event.
- 04Kerala University has seen a surge in international student applications, increasing from 1,100 in 2021-22 to 2,620 in 2025-26.
- 05Currently, 264 students from 63 countries are enrolled at Kerala University, with the majority coming from 28 African nations.
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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.
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The increase in international student admissions enhances Kerala University's global presence and cultural diversity, benefiting local communities and the educational environment.
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