Calicut University, Calicut Overview Campus Facilities

Calicut University Campus Life and Infrastructure

Spread across 520 acres in Tenhipalam, Calicut University is the largest university in Kerala, comprising 34 academic departments such as Botany, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Commerce & Management Studies, Computer Science, Journalism, Physics, and Mathematics.

Key Facilities:

• Libraries: All 34 departments are equipped with KOHA-enabled, domain-specific academic libraries.

• Classrooms: Spacious and comfortable classrooms and seminar halls, all integrated with ICT-enabled learning tools.

• Science Infrastructure: Advanced common laboratories for science departments with the latest instruments and technology.

• Academic Support Facilities:

  • CSIF (Centralised Sophisticated Instrumentation Facility)

  • Botanical Garden, Animal House, Museum, Observatory

  • Manuscript Library

• Off-Campus Centres:

  • JMC (Thrissur): Centre for Teaching and Research in Economics

  • ITSR (Wayanad): Centre for Tribal Empowerment

Sports & Recreation:

• Home to Asia’s largest natural stadium, with a 1-km circumference and seating for one lakh spectators.

• Other amenities include:

  • Indoor stadium, Gymnasium, Health & Fitness Centre

  • Yoga Centre, Handball and Kho Kho Grounds, Tennis Court

  • International-standard Swimming Pool

Hostels:

Separate residential hostels for male and female students with more than 200 rooms across old, new, annexure, and research blocks. Facilities include:

• Electricity and 24/7 water supply

• Hygienic mess and dining facilities

The university provides a holistic environment for both academic and extracurricular excellence.