Kuvempu University offers Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in various subjects relating to the main branch of knowledge studied for Master's degree.

However, candidates willing to do the research in a subject other than the one studied for the master's degree but which is of interdisciplinary nature can also apply.

Departments:
School of Humanities:
Kannada
English
Hindi
Sanskrit
Urdu

School of Social Sciences:
Sociology
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Journalism & Mass Communication
History and Archaeology
Economics
Political Science
Department of Adult Continuing Education and Field Outreach

School of Physical Sciences:
Mathematics
Computer Science, MCA
Physics
Electronics
Library & Information Science


School of Education :
M.P.Ed. (Physical Education)
B.P.Ed. (Physical Education)
M.Ed (Education)


School of Biological Sciences:
Applied Botany
Applied Zoology
Wild Life Management
Microbiology
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

School of Chemical Sciences:
Industrial Chemistry
Chemistry
Bio-Chemistry
NANOSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

School of Earth Sciences:
Earth Science and Resource Management
Master of Remote Sensing Applications
Environmental Science
Water Management & Water Harvesting


School of Economics & Business Studies:
M.B.A. (Jnana Sahyadri)
M.H.R.M
MBA (Tourism and Travel Management)
M.Com. (Jnana Sahyadri)


LAW:
L.L.M (Law)


Eligibility Criteria:

Any candidate who has obtained a Post-Graduate Degree from a recognized University including foreign students (sponsored by their embassies) and sponsored candidates securing not less than 55% marks at the Post-Graduate Degree shall be eligible to apply for the Ph.D Degree Programme,

However, in the case of SC/ST candidates the minimum marks shall be 50%



Contact Details:
Kuvempu University  
Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta, Road leading to Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Karnataka 577451
Phone: 082822 56301