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 offers 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 offers 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) offers 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 offers 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 provides 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 stocks of over 3,50,000 books and subscribes to nearly 500 journals, periodicals and magazines. It also offers 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 provides 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 Kerala University campuses and their surroundings offer a mix of cultural, natural, and historic attractions worth exploring. For cultural experience, Kanakakunnu Palace, Padmanbhaswamy Temple, etc, can be explored.

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

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.

Q:   What are the facilities offered by Kerala University?
A:

Kerala University is spread over an area of 359 acres. The university offers a wide range of facilities to its students. Kerala University facilities include:

Library: Kerala University library has a large number of books in many genres. These include course-specific books, fiction, nonfiction, books by international authors and many more.

Hostel: The University of Kerala offers hostel accommodation to both boys and girls. In total, there are 6 hostels out of which two are for men and four for girls.

Transportation: Kerala University provides transport facilities to its students for safely reaching the campus. In total, the university has 8 buses registered as educational buses. The university also provides light-duty vehicles allocated to various departments for their study trips.

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Harikrishna N | M.A. in History - Batch of 2023
Reviewed on 24 Sep 2025
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Overall, a good college for M.A. History.

Infrastructure: The campus area of our university is so big. The whole campus is properly maintained. All facility are available in this university. Swimming pool, gym, and other facilities available. A huge playground is located in our university where students can play. Canteen food is too good and hygienic. They provide different types of food.

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Dafiya J | M.Sc. in Chemistry - Batch of 2023
Offered by Fatima Mata National College
Reviewed on 23 Sep 2025
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
College values various talents and helps them to shine.

Infrastructure: Organizations peculiarly pick students with excellence in various activities like sports and provide them with special training to create a successful career path for them. Any irrelevant or suspicious behavior is strictly not entertained on the college campus.

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Offered by Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025
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Review of Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are quite big. It's an old college established in 2002, so the classrooms are like those of a government college. A smart board is there for lectures, with no Wi-Fi facility available in class. The library is quite big, and all the skill labs and subject labs are properly maintained. The quality of the hostel is bad. There is no choice, you must take triple occupancy as there is not enough space, especially in the girls' hostel. There is no canteen in the hostel, and the mess of the c...

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Devika K G | Master of Commerce (M.Com.) - Batch of 2021
Offered by All Saints College
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025
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3.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 2 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
Short note on my college.

Infrastructure: This is one of the sophisticated branches of All Saint’s College, as it is located in Thiruvananthapuram. Throughout the year, they plan only one event, which is organized in a grand manner. Students from various states come to pursue their UG and PG degrees, most of them from Tamil Nadu.

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Offered by Fatima Mata National College
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025
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Review of Fatima Mata National College, Kollam.

Infrastructure: The college had introduced an appraisal system for rewarding the activities of the students, and students' inventions were also recognised. The college also had initiated a term fee payment method for easier payment facilities. Bus facilities were supported up to 100 km around the college on all the routes.

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Offered by Mar Ivanios College (Thiruvananthapuram)
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
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Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Proud to be an Ivanion because of our faculty members and infrastructure.

Infrastructure: Hostel is highly facilitated. It is cleaned every second. Students love their hostel life. There will be special study time, and food is also provided on the basis of the timetable. There will be separate hostels for boys and girls. Hostel fee is affordable.

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Ganga S | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Batch of 2027
Offered by Mar Ivanios College (Thiruvananthapuram)
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 3
Perfect college for career growth.

Infrastructure: Commerce Department has computer labs. Our campus has a common library with a vast collection of books. Being a day scholar, I don't know about the hostel. Food quality in the college canteen is excellent. We have a medical room. Science department has Chemistry labs. Canteen offers a wide variety of food items, from pre-made to hand-made food items.

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Abhijith kumar A | B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Sree Narayana Institute of Technology, Adoor
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
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3.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
College is average in terms of all faculty members, facilities, labs, etc.

Infrastructure: College has high facilities. The college provides excellent labs for all departments. Lab has a lot of new instruments. College provides free Wi-Fi in each department, and the class has a large touch TV, which helps to improve and speed the coverage of the syllabus.

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Ananthu | B.A. in History - Batch of 2025
Offered by Government College, Attingal
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
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3.4
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Review of Government College, Attingal.

Infrastructure: Attingal College is situated in the city of Attingal. It offers a campus environment that supports academic excellence and holistic development. The college infrastructure is modest yet functional, catering well to the needs of its students across disciplines.

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Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
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Best college ever for M.Sc. In Botany.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is a bit old but useful and easy to use. Being from South India, the menu will always be a disappointment for us, so we have to adjust to that. In terms of games, there is some ground, but not much. Now, our college is expanding the grounds in order to provide space for all sports.

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Offered by Don Bosco College, Kollam
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
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Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
I am happy at this university.

Infrastructure: The professors, laboratories, classroom, library, etc. Everything is good and satisfactory. Every facility is satisfying and well-organized. The hostel and canteen have adequate facilities. The college hosts games, sports, and other cultural events. Everything is going great.

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Aswathy P A | Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2024
Offered by DC School of Management and Technology
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
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Decent place for MBA students.

Infrastructure: The labs are very well set and organized, as much as the classrooms. Bedrooms have triple sharing options. Wi-fi services are available whenever needed, besides warm water, laundry service, and stuff. Medical facilities provided are very good and quick reactive, and food quality is also good, with a menu change facility monthly.

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Offered by Mar Ivanios College (Thiruvananthapuram)
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
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Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 5
Satisfied with the syllabus and faculty, with great placements in 2025.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is not that excellent. It is just like that of every other normal government college. But the classrooms are neat and tidy. The department has a great computer lab with internet facilities. The library also has a large number of resources which are useful for students.

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Aswin MA | B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Sree Narayana Institute of Technology, Adoor
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
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Good infrastructure and facilities .

Infrastructure: In our college, we have classrooms, Wi-Fi, library, canteen, basketball ground, and so on. The quality of food in the hostel is acceptable, and students are okay with it. There are separate hostels for boys and girls, and food for hostel students is available in the canteen.

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College life is the best thing at KVM College.

Infrastructure: The college provides the best opportunities for studies. It has different departments in different ways, classrooms, library, etc. The canteen is very hygienic. The hostel is helpful for students to get a long way from home.

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