Kerala University is spread over an area of 359 acres and has cluster architecture, Ethernet, and compute nodes. Kerala University also has dedicated study centres for specialised fields such as Kerala Studies, Nano Technology, Women's Studies, Gandhian Studies, etc. The Kerala University's library has stocks of over 3.50 lakh books and subscribes to over 500 periodicals/ journals/ magazines. It also gives digital information services like UGC Infonet. The campus library is situated at the Kariavattom campus. It has a collection of over 7,000 books. All 43 departments of the university have their libraries. They are available on two major campuses, namely 34 at the Karivattom Campus and 6 at the Senate House Campus. The university also gives other facilities to the students.

Kerala University Campus Highlights

Kerala University is the top university in Kerala, based on both rankings and historical significance. It was the first university in the state and was named the University of Travancore, and was later renamed. The 359 acres of the campus area encompass hostels, sports complexes, computer labs, a cafeteria, a gym, medical facilities, wifi, shuttle service and more. More information on the infrastructure of Kerala University has been given in this article:

  Kerala University Campus Highlights
Area 359 acres
Location Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Amenities Classrooms, Library, Hostels, Computer Labs, 

Campus Building

Kerala University Academic and Residential Facilities

Kerala University comprises 16 faculties and 43 teaching and research departments spanning disciplines from science and arts to applied sciences, management, fine arts, law, and more. These departments offer a range of postgraduate, MPhil, PhD, and postdoctoral programs. It hosts several specialised centres covering diverse fields—some offer certificate, diploma, master’s, MPhil, or PhD programs.

The Campus Computing Facility (CCF) gives high-performance computing: a Linux cluster (10 nodes, Xeon CPUs) with preinstalled scientific software that supports computational chemistry, wind modelling, bioinformatics, etc. The Central Laboratory for Instrumentation and Facilitation (CLIF), formerly SIIC, is being upgraded through a ₹150 crore project. 

Labs

Kerala University Hostel and Residential Facilities

Kerala University gives hostels for its residential students. Six hostels are functioning under the University of Kerala at the Kariavattom campus and Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram. There are two men's (PG & Research) and two women's (Two PG & One Research) hostels at Kariavattom Campus and one women's hostel at Vazhuthacaud. The hostel gives admission to UG, PG, MPhil and Research students. 

In Kariavattom hostels, admission shall be restricted to students from University departments, and in Thycaud Women's hostel, admission shall be given to students of Government colleges from degree level to research levels.

Kerala University Library

The Kerala University library has over 3,50,000 books and subscribes to nearly 500 journals, periodicals and magazines. It also gives digital information services such as UGC Infonet. The Campus Library is situated at the Kariavattom campus. It has a modest collection of over 7000 books and subscribes to over 60 periodicals. All 43 teaching departments of the University have their own independent libraries. They are scattered on two major campuses- 34 at the Karivattom Campus, 6 at the Senate House Campus.

Library

Kerala University Sports Facilities

The University of Kerala gives excellent sports facilities that cater to both student recreation and professional-level competitions. The University Stadium (G.V. Raja Pavilion) in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram features an eight-lane synthetic athletic track, a football field, volleyball and basketball courts, and a fully equipped fitness centre, with amenities like floodlights, locker rooms, and first-aid. Developed on the land of Kerala University, Greenfield International Stadium has a seating capacity of about 50,000 people. The University also has the infrastructure for indoor games, such as squash, badminton, basketball, table tennis, an Olympic-size swimming pool, etc. It also has a well-equipped gymnasium for exercise. 

Places to visit in & around the Kerala University Campus

The University campuses and their surroundings have a mix of cultural, natural, and historic attractions. For a cultural experience, Kanakakunnu Palace, Padmanbhaswamy Temple, etc, can be explored.

Kerala University Infrastructure FAQs

Given below are the FAQs about Infrastructure of Kerala University:

Q:   Does Kerala University offer a hostel facility?
A:

Yes, the University of Kerala has separate hostels for both boys and girls. There are six hostels under the University of Kerala at Kariavattom campus and at Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram. Two boys (PG & Research) and three girls (Two PG & One Research) hostel at Kariavattom Campus and one girl hostel at Vazhuthacaud. Also, the university provides an International Youth Hostel to cater to the temporary residential needs of the students and faculty.

Q:   What are the sports facilities available at Kerala University?
A:

Kariavattom Campus of Kerala University has a playground where students play football, cricket and hockey. A Gymnasium and other facilities for participating in adventure sports are available in the Department of Physical Education which houses a stadium as well. The above facilities are open to all students without any reservation. A shuttle court, basketball court and facilities for indoor games are also available at the campus.

Infrastructure/Facilities

  • Library

    The Kerala University library has stocks over 3,50,000 books (growing at 5000 titles annually) and subscribes to nearly 500 journals/ periodicals/ magazines. It also offers digital information services such as UGC Infonet. Campus Library is situated at Kariavattom campus. It has a modest collection of over 7000 books and subscribes to over 60 periodicals. All the 43 teaching departments of the University have their own independent libraries. They are scattered on two major campuses- 34 at the Karivattom Campus, 6 at the Senate house Campus. Department of Library and Information Science in the Kerala University Library Building, Department of Music at the Govt. Women’s college campus, Vazhuthacaud and the Department of Education at Thycadu. University Study Centre, Alappuzha is functioning as a Reference Library for the Post Graduate Students, Research Scholars and Faculty members of the affiliated colleges of the University of Kerala in the District of Alappuzha and to the students of the Institute of Distance Education, UITs, B.Ed Centres, IMK extension center etc. University Study Centre, Kollam.

  • Hostel

    There are six hostels functioning under the University of Kerala at Kariavattom campus and at Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram. Two Mens (PG & Research) with the capacity of 187 students and Three Women (Two PG & One Research) with the capacity of 579 students, Hostels at Kariavattom Campus and one Women's hostel at Vazhuthacaud. The hostel provides admission to UG/PG/M.Phil/Research students.

    Boys HostelIn-Campus Hostel, Girls HostelIn-Campus Hostel
  • Sports Complex
    Available Facilities:
    Basketball Court|Cricket Ground|Football Ground|Hockey Ground|Shuttle Court
  • Labs
    Available Facilities:
    Computer Lab
  • Cafeteria
    Gym
    Hospital / Medical Facilities
    Wi-Fi Campus
    Shuttle Service
    Auditorium
Other Facilities:
Computer Center|Seminar Halls|Bank and ATM|Post Office|Guest House

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Hari KS | MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Batch of 2029
Offered by Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
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Trivandrum Medical College in one view.

Infrastructure: College has good infrastructure, completely air-conditioned lecture halls, an adequate number of cadavers for anatomy, high-quality labs, and a central library for students. The hostels are clean, spacious, and efficiently managed by a yearly selected hostel committee. The mess and café are managed by students. The college actively participates in zonal sports and arts competitions and other tournaments. It is the overall Sports and Arts Champion of 2025. Well-maintained facilities and equipment...

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Anitta James | M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2024
Offered by Fatima Mata National College
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
My review of this college.

Infrastructure: The topics also prepared us for further studies, such as majors in our respective fields. The hostel facility was available and was good enough. The rooms were available with sharing and separate options, and the charges were affordable. The mess food was hygienic and good enough.

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Chandana S | B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by LBS Institute of Technology for Women
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
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3.2
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 2 Value for Money 4
Excellent academic environment and average campus exposure.

Infrastructure: The overall facilities are okay. In the college hostels, there are 4 floors, of which 2 are occupied by the smart lab which students can use 24/7. The mess food and canteen food are relatively better compared to other colleges and the fee is also quite on the low side, but for the first 2 years you will be in mini dorms which have a capacity of 6-14 sharing. Wi-Fi is available.

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Anju Roy | M.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2024
Offered by Fatima Mata National College
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
My honest review of Fatima Mata National College.

Infrastructure: The hostel facility was good. The food quality was hygienic. Rooms were available for both shared and separate occupancy. The hostel charges were affordable, with separate mess charges. The entire campus and hostel were Wi-Fi-enabled and well secured.

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Adithyan Patil | M.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2024
Offered by Bishop Moore College
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
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Review of Bishop Moore College.

Infrastructure: The college provided hostel rooms to students. The mess food was good and hygienic, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus available, and the food was tasty. The wardens and hostel staff were very cooperative and friendly. The hostel provided 24-hour high-speed Wi-Fi facilities. The hostel was equipped with all kinds of modern facilities. The environment was good and energetic.

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Noora M Rafi | B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering - Batch of 2030
Offered by Sree Narayana Institute of Technology, Adoor
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
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Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
The college offers good infrastructure and education.

Infrastructure: Our college has smart classrooms, well-developed labs, libraries, 24-hour free Wi-Fi in each department, and a cafeteria. Separate hostels are provided for both girls and boys. Food for hostel students is available in the canteen. It is average and adjustable.

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Offered by Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
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Review of Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.

Infrastructure: There are good and bad classrooms. Our library is good. We have only a women's hostel here, and it is available only in the 2nd year of college. Mess is good and affordable. Food is also good. The mess menu is prepared by the students, hence there will be a good menu and good staff.

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Offered by Sanatana Dharma College
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
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4.0
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Good infrastructure and facilities. Also, good relationships with teachers.

Infrastructure: Classrooms, labs, and the library were very good. When I was studying in my final year, the union promised Wi-Fi, but we did not get it. There was no hostel available on the campus. Only PGs were available. The canteen in the college provided only veg items. Our physical education department did a nice job in sports and games.

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Reviewed on 30 May 2026
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3.4
Placements 2 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Affordable quality education.

Infrastructure: There is no proper Wi-Fi yet acquired. There are labs with enough systems, but no studios, an ample amount of cameras, and other practical equipment. Classrooms are decent. The building is being renovated and it will have more facilities soon. There is a decent library with a good collection of references. You can also use the campus library and university library which is the best part of being a student here. The university provides its own hostel which is very affordable and is inside the cam...

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Offered by Mar Ivanios College (Thiruvananthapuram)
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Quality academics, average life.

Infrastructure: Mar Ivanios College has classrooms, Wi-Fi, labs, and a good library. The hostel has a basic mess/canteen. They are average. They have basic medical aid. They have decent sports & games. Good atmosphere and couple-friendly with freedom to speak. We love the campus, and it's also a nice, environment-focused campus.

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Sharon Saji | B.Sc. in Electronics - Batch of 2026
Offered by KVVS College of Science and Technology
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
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4.2
Placements 1 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
In my college, we have no good roads and no good transport facilities.

Infrastructure: The facilities in my course are good. We have a good lab with Wi-Fi connection, and we have a good classroom. In my hostel, we get good food and good meals, and we get good medical facilities when we need them. We have sports and games in my hostel, and I love my hostel.

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Arjun P | B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
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4.4
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Overall its a good campus. The only negative I felt is that there is no playground.

Infrastructure: The college has good infrastructure facilities. This college has one of the largest mechanical workshops compared to other government colleges in Kerala. It has a good lab facility, a good classroom atmosphere, a library with a wide variety of books, clean washrooms, etc. The college canteen is small and doesn't have much variety of food, but the food that is provided is overall good. This college has active teams in almost every sports event, but there is no playground in the college, which is ...

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Offered by Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
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3.6
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
SCTCE is good when it comes to academics.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is average. Campus is tiny, basically a school with no ground for football. Auto labs are decent, there's alot of KSRTC buses. There isn't any college hostel but college approved private hostels. Facilities are bare minimum but the college is located in a city.

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ABHIRAM MADHAVAN S | B.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2022
Offered by Fatima Mata National College
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
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4.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
It is a place where we can find ourselves to lead a long life.

Infrastructure: The college is surrounded by greenery. There is fresh and cool air as the campus is filled with a lot of trees. Clean toilets are also available. There are classrooms with projectors and high infrastructure. It provides tasty and quality food. There is a speed Wi-Fi all around the college that can be connected to, and even when standing outside.

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Amina Beevi | B.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2023
Offered by Sanatana Dharma College
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
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3.8
Placements 5 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 3
It is absolutely good for the campus vibe.

Infrastructure: We have neat classrooms where so many posters about Physics scientists, space, etc., are stuck on walls, which made students think about Physics and its growth. Our labs are fantastic, and we enjoyed doing experiments there. But sometimes some equipment is damaged. Overall, I liked our labs more than classrooms. I lived nearby, so I don't know about the hostel. The hostel facilities are available. Food from the canteen is okay, not so good, but okay.

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