Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Vice Chancellor Dr. H. Vinod Bhat had recently told reporters that “Manipal plans to start three new campuses in the next two years, one in Bengaluru, the second in Jamshedpur and the third in Sri Lanka”.

He has made these comments during an event held to celebrate Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) being awarded the status of Institute of Eminence in India. This, the college authorities say, has been availed only by two private universities in India so far. According to Vice Chancellor they are looking at offering various new courses and one of them would be starting a Law School on the lines of the National Law School. Another is a school of Economics in collaboration with the University of Chicago.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education is a multifaceted, comprehensive, international institution of higher education having a global presence. MAHE’s impending entry into Sri Lanka is poised to create opportunities for Sri Lankan students to study and grow amidst global standards.

Founded on the ideals, philosophy, and vision of Dr T. M. A. Pai started with a medical college in Manipal way back in 1953. MAHE got the deemed-to-be-university status in 1993 and is reputed for its high standard of education with a global outlook in India. The University has three campuses in India, Manipal and Mangaluru offers close to 400 courses at the graduate and post graduate levels in Medicine, Dental, Pharmaceutical Science, Nursing, Allied Health, Life Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Management, Hospitality, Commerce, Geopolitics, European Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, Public Health, Media and Communication. MAHE is the leader in academic associations to foster and encourage teaching and research with reputed universities worldwide. The University has produced distinguished alumni whose presence is across the globe. The degrees offered by MAHE are recognized worldwide.

- Reporting By Devendra Francis