Address: Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Panangad P.O., Kochi, Kerala, India
The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) is a university established by government of Kerala devoted to studies in fisheries and ocean sciences. The bill seeking to establish the university was passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly on 30 December 2010.[1] KUFOS has its headquarters in the premises of the College of Fisheries, Panangad, near Kochi. The College of Fisheries, established in 1979, was a constituent college of the Kerala Agricultural University.[2] KUFOS is the first university in India exclusively dedicated to studies in fisheries and allied disciplines.[3] The university was inaugurated and dedicated to the nation in a function held at the campus of the College of Fisheries, Panangad, on 20 February 2011.
Dr. B. Madhusoodhana Kurup, a member of Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority and Director of the School of Industrial Fisheries, Cochin University of Science and Technology, is the inaugural Vice-Chancellor of the University. Dr Mohanakumaran nair, Dean and head of Department of aquaculture, college of fisheries, panangad is the first Pro Vice-chancellor of the University. Dr Tresa Radhakrishnan of Aquatic Biology Department of the Kerala University is the first Registrar of the university
Education :
The study of Fishery Science includes aquaculture, artificial breeding, fish culture and fishery resources. Teaching is carried out at the Panangad campus of the University. The university has teacher scientists, laboratories, fish hatcheries, farms, library and a computer lab. National Service Scheme, NCC ( Naval Wing ), Placement Cell and the Parent Teacher Association take care of the extra-curricular activities of the students. Facilities are available for sports and games. A hostel facility is available for both boys and girls.
Courses :
School of Management and Enrepreneurship (MBA)
Bachelor’s degree in the Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc)
Master’s degree in the Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc)
School of Aquaculture
School of Fisheries Resources Management
School of Aquatic Products and Technology
Master's degree in Biological Oceanography and Biodiversity(M Sc.BO&BD)
Master's degree in Physical Oceanography and Ocean modelling(M Sc.PO&OM)
MBA in Energy Management
