Sikkim Manipal University
Private & public university in Sikkim, India
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Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), formerly Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, is a private university located in Gangtok, Sikkim, India. The Sikkim Manipal University started its journey in 1992, after the signing of an agreement between the Government of Sikkim and the Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG).[1] The university was officially established in 1995 as Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences through The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Science Act, 1995.[2] The name was changed to Sikkim Manipal University in 2010 through The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical, and Technological Sciences (Amendment) Act, 2009.[3]
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Former name | Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences |
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Motto in English | Inspired Learning |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1995 |
Academic affiliations | UGC, NAAC, AIU, AICTE |
| Chancellor | Governor of Sikkim |
| Vice-Chancellor | AVM (Dr.) Dilip Chandra Agarwal |
| Location | , , 27.317°N 88.597°E |
| Campus | 35 acres, Suburban / Rural |
| Colours | Maroon and Black |
| Website | smu |
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In 2023, Sikkim Manipal University established Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) and started offering UGC-entitled online bachelor's and master's degree programs in Arts, Commerce, and Computer Applications.[4] Currently, the university offers MA in English, Political Science, Sociology, BA with combinations of English, Sociology and Political Science, MCA, MCom, and BCom programs through Online Manipal, the digital hub of Manipal institutions.
SMU Ghana
SMU Ghana was established in 2007 by KnowledgeWorkz Ltd - Ghana as Ghana's maiden Authorized Study centre of Sikkim Manipal University, India. It is Located at the Ring Road Central opposite Provident Towers in Accra.
SMU Ghana Learning Centre offers bachelor's and master's degrees programs in the following departments:
- Department of IT (Information Technology)
- Department of Management
- Department of Journalism & Mass Communication
The Centre has an alumni base of more than 1000 students from Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia and other West African countries, including French & English speaking nationals.
Notable alumni
- Satyarup Siddhanta B.Tech. (2008)
- Pamin Lepcha MBA (2008)
- Eleanor Nabwiso, Ugandan actress[5]