Calicut University is spread across 520 acres of land and is well-equipped with all basic facilities, such as a conference hall, library, botanical garden, computer centre, labs, auditorium, university park, a university museum, science instrumentation centre, smart classrooms, Wi-Fi and more. The university is the largest in Kerala in terms of area,  affiliated colleges, and the number of degrees awarded. The primary goal of the university is to offer inclusive growth towards excellence. The university also strives to offer opportunities to the most underprivileged and marginalised in our society. The university has also provided the impetus for the economic growth of the region.

Calicut University Campus Highlights

Calicut University is considered one of the best universities across the nation. The universities not only have the best academic facilities but also the best infrastructure facilities across the country. There are 406 affiliated colleges, out of which 107 are located in Kozhikode District, 78 in Thrissur District, 126 in Malappuram District, 78 in Palakkad District and 17 in Wayanad District. The university is located in Tenhipalam, which is 24 km south of the city of Kozhikode. On the campus, there is the Office of the Vice Chancellor, the Administration Block, the Pareeksha Bhavan, the School of Distance Education, 31 Teaching Departments, the UGC HRD Centre, the Educational Multimedia Research Centre, the CHMK University Library, the Central Science Block and the guest houses. 

Particulars Calicut University Campus Highlights
Area 520 acres
Location Tenhipalam, 24 km south of the city of Kozhikode
Basic Amenities Library, Hostel, Canteen, Medical Facilities, Transportation etc.
Affiliated Colleges 406

Campus Building:

Campus Building

Calicut University Hostel & Residential Facilities

Calicut University provides excellent hostel facilities to students. The hostel is situated in a pristine location on the campus amidst the thick greenery and offers safe and easy commutation of the inmates between the hostel and the departments/class rooms/library/computer facility, and other amenities on the campus. 

Calicut University Academic and Research Facilities

There are 34 Departments at the Calicut University. The few departments of the Calicut University main campus include- Arabic, Botany, Biotechnology, Women Studies, Chemistry, Commerce and Management Studies, Computer Science, Education, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Mass Communication and Journalism, Life Science. The Science Departments of the University have common and specialised laboratories with the latest equipment. All the Departments of the university have KOHA-enabled automated domain-specific academic libraries. ICT facilities are present in all the classrooms and seminar halls. The university has two off-campus centres as well- Dr. John Matthai Centre, also known as JMC, and ITSR. Apart from these centres, there are self-financing centres situated in different locations within the jurisdiction of the university. 

Academic Block

Calicut University Library

The CH Mohammed Koya Library was established in 1971. It was named after the name of former Kerala Minister for Education, C.H. Mohammed Koya. The library is the first fully computerised university library in Kerala. It holds over 95,000 books, 218 journals, and 10 newspapers for a wide array of subjects. The services offered at the library are book lending, reference assistance, and access to digital resources. 

Calicut University Sports Facilities

The University of Calicut offers well-established sports facilities to promote sportsmanship among students. The campus has Asia's largest natural stadium, spanning a circumference of one kilometre. The stadium has a capacity of one lakh seats, is equipped with floodlights, large pavilions, athletic tracks, synthetic tracks, and two grass football fields, all of which are of international standards. Calicut University has an indoor stadium, a gymnasium, a health and fitness centre, a yoga centre, a handball court, a tennis court and an international standard swimming pool. The university has brought out several sporting champions, who have won many prestigious awards, including four Padmashrees (Dr. P.T. Usha, M.D. Valsamma, Anju George and Late Jimmy George), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (Anju George), Dronacharya Award (Robert Bobby George) and 14 Arjuna Awardees.

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Q:   What are the facilities offered by Calicut University?
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Calicut University is spread across 520 acre of land and is well-equipped with all basic facilities, such as library, computer centre, labs, auditorium, conference hall, botanical garden, Science instrumentation centre, university park, a university museum, smart classrooms, Wi-Fi and more.

 
Q:   How is the infrastructure of Calicut University?
A:

The campus of the university is well-equipped with all basic facilities, such as

  • Computer centre,
  • Labs
  • Auditorium
  • Conference hall
  • Library
  • Smart classrooms, Wi-Fi and more
Q:   How is the faculty at Calicut University?
A:

Calicut University has an experienced faculty. The faculty at the University of Calicut are diploma, PhD, and degree holders. The faculty includes senior professors, Assistant Professors, and others. Calicut University also invites faculty for guest lectures and arranges faculty and student exchange programmes. University of Calicut provides basic to advanced level of training to teachers from time to time to enhance their knowledge and skills. 

Infrastructure/Facilities

  • Library

    Calicut University library has a collection over 90,000 books and subscription 218 journals & 10 newspapers. The library has a rich collection of books, journals, maps, CDs, theses, dissertations etc. The collection includes 107948 books and about 2500 volumes of journals.

  • Hostel

    Food services are made available in the campus. In addition to the main canteen, there are four cafeterias in various locations of the university to cater to the need of students, staff, and visitors.

    Boys HostelNumber of beds - 376|In-Campus Hostel, Girls HostelNumber of beds - 1028|In-Campus Hostel
  • Sports Complex
    Available Facilities:
    Basketball Court|Cricket Ground|Football Ground|Tennis Court|400 Mts. Track|Sports Pavilion|Volleyball Court|Handball Court|Ball Badminton Court|Kho-Kho Court|Kabaddi Court|Synthetic Indoor Stadium
  • Labs
    Available Facilities:
    Computer Lab|Language Lab
  • Cafeteria
    Gym
    Hospital / Medical Facilities
    Wi-Fi Campus
    Shuttle Service
    Auditorium
    Convenience Store
Other Facilities:
Seminar Complex|Conference Hall|Bank and ATM|Open Air Theatre|Botanical Garden|Post Office|Guest House|Animal House

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Overall Infrastructure Rating (Out of 5)

3.9

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Khadeejah | B.Sc. in Zoology - Batch of 2026
Offered by Government Arts and Science College, Meenchanda
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
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4.2
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
The best memory and place, less area but good environment, great student-faculty relations.

Infrastructure: Free Wi-Fi campus and lots of area for recreational and educational purposes. One of the most student-friendly campuses. Classrooms and library run systematically. Only a women's hostel is available with necessary amenities. Homely food with not many options from outside as well. The students' union and sports committee are so advanced and good.

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Mayoori | B.Sc. in Computer Science - Batch of 2029
Offered by SNC - Sree Narayana College
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
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2.6
Placements 2 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 2 Value for Money 3
You enjoy it if you have the same vibe and cool friend circles otherwise, not.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is okay. There is a lot of water leakage in the hostel and no proper infrastructure. Almost all rooms are empty because no one wants a degree at all. The front of the hostel is filled with grass and students complain that they grow snakes in the hostel, maybe it is fun.

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Ardra Sunilkumar | B.A. in Functional English - Batch of 2026
Offered by Christ College, Irinjalakuda
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
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4.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Review of Christ College, Irinjalakuda.

Infrastructure: The college has the best infrastructure and facilities. Wi-Fi is available in every building on the campus. The hostel provides good-quality food and drinks. There is one store and one separate canteen. Boys' hostel is inside the college campus, and different food options are available every day.

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Aysha | MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Batch of 2029
Offered by Government Medical College, Thrissur
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
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3.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Satisfied with the college.

Infrastructure: The campus is very huge with lots of trees and greenery around. There are three hostels, two of which are new. Wi-Fi is available in all hostels. There are study halls in all of them. A library is available inside the academic complex. The college infrastructure is old but good.

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Fairoosa | Master of Commerce (M.Com.) - Batch of 2025
Offered by Government Arts and Science College, Meenchanda
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
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4.0
Placements 2 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
Review of Government Arts and Science College, Calicut.

Infrastructure: There are many facilities and infrastructure available in our department as well as the rest of the departments. Our college provides free Wi-Fi, computer labs, smart classrooms, and a normal as well as an open Library. There is also a girls' room, canteen, sports room, etc.

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Nair Devika Sunil | B.A. in English Language and Literature - Batch of 2025
Offered by Little Flower College Guruvayoor
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Absolutely satisfied with college life.

Infrastructure: We had a library, classrooms, Wi-Fi, and a computer lab for preparing projects. Quality of food available in the canteen was clean. Good medical facilities were also available. Sports were a very essential part of our college, and it won multiple trophies and awards every year.

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Febina sheri | Bachelor of Business Administration - Batch of 2026
Offered by Luminous Arts and Science College
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
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3.2
Placements 2 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
Our college provides helpful and friendly teachers.

Infrastructure: Our college is a very congested place. But they provide Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, a seminar hall, a library, different kinds of clubs, counselling facilities, etc. There's no hostel facility in this college. But they conduct arts, sports, etc.

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Abdul Haseeb | Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Batch of 2028
Offered by ELIMS College of Arts and Science
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
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3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
Almost satisfied because of faculty members, placements, teaching method, and environment.

Infrastructure: The college has good computer labs and a library. The food quality is good. The rooms are well-maintained. The environment is suitable for staying and studying. The warden is supportive like a family member. An internet connection is provided in labs. The classrooms are good. The campus has a good academic environment. There is a wide collection of books, magazines, and newspapers.

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Mohammed Roshin | B.Voc. In Mobile Application Development - Batch of 2027
Offered by Amal College of Advanced Studies
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
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3.6
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
Some faculty members in our college are very strict and sometimes rude.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are good. They provide MacBooks for students for better learning. Hostels are average. Sports facilities are good. The computer labs are fully air-conditioned. Mess food is below average. Medical facilities are good. If you are a sports person, they support you well because they encourage sports participation.

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Rafzeen Razack | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by Vedavyasa Institute of Technology
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
I'm really happy in this college as it will shape my future better.

Infrastructure: There is library, game arena, many different labs, workshop rooms, classrooms, a hostel, and big playgrounds. The hostel provides each room for 4 persons and food is included too. The food is available weekly 3 times. Biryani and on other days rice, sambar, and other side dishes are served. They provide evening snacks too.

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Anonymous | B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - Batch of 2027
Offered by Sreepathy Institute of Management and Technology
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
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2.2
Placements 2 Infrastructure 2 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 1 Value for Money 3
Only a few students study here. One good thing is that no donation fee is required during admission.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is very average or below average and looks more like a higher secondary school with a low budget than a college. Wi-Fi is slow and cannot be used effectively by everyone. Only one lab has better computers and technology, while the other labs have old computers and a poor environment. The seating arrangement in labs is also not good. One of the male library assistants is very rude and ill-mannered. He behaves as if he runs the college, but no one care because of his arrogant and ru...

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Shehruz Muhammed cs | B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - Batch of 2027
Offered by Sreepathy Institute of Management and Technology
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
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3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 5
Value for money. Fees are low, and faculty members are very friendly and supportive.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available almost everywhere on the campus, not just department-wise. Labs are pretty decent for computer-based departments. Classrooms are average. The library is vast, but only study-related books are available. Entertainment books and novels are not available. Decent and clean vegetarian food is available all the time, while non-vegetarian food is available only under certain conditions. Medical support and supplies are adequate. Separate restrooms are provided for both boys and girls...

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ALAN K R | B.Sc. in Mathematics - Batch of 2028
Offered by St. Aloysius College
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
The college, St. Aloysius, is very good, and the facilities are also good.

Infrastructure: Hostel facilities are available only for girls, there are no hostel facilities for boys. The food in the hostel is really good. There is a large library for everyone. Classrooms are clean. There are a lot of facilities to help with certain courses. Also have labs for specific courses.

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Arshad Saleem | B.Voc. in Logistics Management - Batch of 2027
Offered by EMEA College of Arts and Science, Kondotti
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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3.4
Placements 2 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 2
The great campus of EMEA.

Infrastructure: The course is great, but the classroom is very poor. There are 60 students in a small classroom. There are no lab activities for our course. We have a library that's really great and neat. The canteen is neat and has a good ambience. Medical facilities are good. Sports and games are more important in my college.

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aishwarya nair | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Batch of 2028
Offered by Christ College, Irinjalakuda
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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4.6
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
Christ College will ensure you have a better learning and development in your personality and growth

Infrastructure: Good infrastructure, labs, and so many facilities are available as per the course you choose. The hostel has adequate facilities. This college is highly appreciated for its sports. We do have national and international level participants.

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