Studying in a different country, culture, socioeconomic setup, and geographical arrangement principally proves to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that moulds and strengthens the overall calibre of a student.

International, as well as domestic studies and businesses, are expanding their global outreach, and academic degrees nowadays require students to get hands-on experience in the field of their study. Moving out of your comfort zone is a great way to experience and understand people, traditions, and culture of different places. Choosing the right school, however, is the tricky part and something critical to the success, which in turn requires access to universities experienced in providing these opportunities. In pursuit of excellence and keeping in mind the ensuing benefits of these programmes, for the students, it is very critical to find the right place.

Experienced in successful Study Abroad Programmes, St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University) makes students open-minded and vibrant individuals. Students from overseas get exposed to different languages, cultures, and lifestyles. St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University) provides students - prospects of personal growth and a unique opportunity to create an extensive network of international contacts. The following information is especially meant for international students to get an overall feel of what is available at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University). Please visit our Website at   www.staloysius.edu.in for additional information.

Contact Information

Registrar
Dr Alwyn V. D'Sa
Phone: +91 9845216802
Email:[email protected]

Programme Coordinator
Ms Renita Maria DSouza
Phone: +91 9945923172
Email: [email protected]

Dean, International & Domestic Collaboration Cell
Dr Ronald Nazareth
Phone: +91 9448154267
Email: [email protected]

Course Selection and Registration Guidelines

• Students who wish to study at St Aloysius(Deemed to be University) should ensure that there is an agreement signed between their home university and St. Aloysius(Deemed to be University).

• Students should contact their home university for information on Student Mobility Programme offered by St. Aloysius(Deemed to be University).

• Detailed information about St Aloysius(Deemed to be University) is available on the University Website www.staloysius.edu.in

• Request for specific details related to the study abroad programme, course selection, credits, course duration, Internships, local arrangements and other matters should be communicated through the student’s home university.

• Changes to the course selection can be made during the first two weeks after the registration.

• Request for changes of course selection, after the registration, could be communicated to the Registrar through the home university.

• Upon successful registration and acceptance of the submission of course selection by the student through their home university, the host college will send a Letter of Acceptance and other relevant information to the students through their home university.

• The Programme Coordinator at the host college will deal with the students, on matters related to their course selection. The PC will help out in local arrangements such as board and lodging, transport, healthcare, legal procedure and any other requests related to the student’s stay in Mangalore during their study-term.

• The host college will provide a hand-book with course details & other information.

• The students will pay the course fees through the home university.

• Students are expected to follow the college rules of proper reporting time for the classes and other schedules.

• All records and information related to the academic performance of the students will be submitted only to the home university.

• Orientation programmes will be organized and managed by St. Aloysius(Deemed to be University).

• Issues related to non-academics such as health, accommodation, and any legal matters should be brought to the attention of the Programme Coordinator.

Course Selection and Credits

• Spring semesters are offered from January to May.

• Customized diploma courses are available to accommodate student interests and requirements.

• Curriculum and credits would be structured and designed as per the requirements of the international students.

• The regular duration of the course for international students would be 3 to 4 months with 12 to 18 credits.

• Credits will be based on the course selection.

• Credits completed at St. Aloysius(Deemed to be University) are transferrable to students’ home institutions for consideration of the overall student performance.

• Credits are based on international standards for easy transfer to the home university.

• Internships are provided based on the area of interest connected to the subjects completed. Internships are organized with external organizations, and range from 2 – 3 weeks.

• Internship areas include but are not limited to Counselling, Media-TV and Radio, Music, Dance, Social Projects related to specially-abled people, Rural Exposure such as visits to villages in India, Rural Health-Care, Social Education and others. Students interested in subjects that are not covered here are kindly requested to communicate their requirements, clearly stated, to us as early as possible.

• The study will end with final exams conducted by St Aloysius(Deemed to be University).

• Copies of the transcripts and other certificates will be provided to the students through the home university.

• St Aloysius(Deemed to be University) credits might not correspond exactly to the home university’s credit system. Please refer the Calendar & Handbook (available on enrollment) for more information. Courses are specifically designed to suit student requirements.

Academic Sessions

Regular classes are held from Monday to Friday at 9 am - 4.30 pm. Individual schedules are provided on the subject selection, and the calendar-of-events are notified in the first week of January.

Since travel, accommodation and visa processes take time, students are kindly requested to get in touch with the home university well in advance. The application process will be handled by the home university. Students do not have to communicate any information to the host university, except through their home university.

Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors at St. Aloysius(Deemed to be University) will be always available for foreign students in getting to know the city of Mangalore and have that desired comfort level.

Stay Informed

Students are requested to read the bulletin boards regularly for updates and to learn about important news, activities, and other events.

Communication

Students are requested to let the Programme Coordinator know on how they want to be informed about the announcements related to academics and other matters.

In the case of travel – in the best interest of the students and especially to ensure their safety, the students, before making any travel plans, should inform the Programme Coordinator. The students must provide their contact information and other travel details to the Programme Coordinator before leaving. The University would extend all help the students in arranging their travel with known travel agencies.

Insurance

Insurance and accommodation will have to be arranged by the students through the home university before arrival at the host university.

Library

A library is a place of learning. Students are welcome to spend their time in the library doing useful work such as reviewing journals, reference books and preparing for seminars, exams, etc.
In order to effectively cater to the staff and student community, the following rules and regulations have been formulated:
The library is open from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm on all working days and from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm on Saturdays. The library remains closed on Sundays.
Students need to return the borrowed reading material on time. Late returns will incur a fine and the college has the right to withhold the student transcripts if there are dues at the end of the semester.

Campus Facilities Include

Library, laboratories, and Research Facilities;

• Separate seating areas for international students;

• The observatory ‘AL-SOLARIUM’: Used for sky watching through an 8-inch reflecting type Telescope. Staff, students and the general public visit the observatory for observing the planets and stars. The link created in the social network gives information about the different special celestial phenomena regularly;

• Swimming Pool - Constructed with the financial help garnered by the Alumni Association and the UGC. The pool, which is 50 meters long and 25 meters wide with a baby pool and other necessary infrastructure is suited to host major national and international aquatic events and is a first of its kind in the region using the ozone purification system;

• Amphitheatre - There is an amphitheatre in the AIMIT Campus where important programmes are arranged in the open air. It accommodates around 700 people.

• Open theatre (Mother Teresa Peace Park);

• Under the shades of plenty of trees, there is an open-air theatre in the Main Campus of the University which is named after Mother Teresa. This space provides an opportunity for students to exhibit their talents in cultural as well as in academic field;

• Altorium is another open theatre which can accommodate 5,000 audiences normally used for Annual day and such big functions.

• Konkani Institute - In order to foster and preserve Konkani language, art and culture, a separate institute functions in the Main Campus since 1980. It maintains a library exclusively of Konkani history, culture, folklore and literature with over 9000 books. It also offers a postgraduate diploma in Konkani in the distance mode, and publishes a biannual research journal “Amar Konkani”;

• The Listening Centre - To provide counselling facilities to staff, student and parents, a listening centre has been functioning with a full time trained counsellor supported by trained counsellors;

• IGNOU Study Centre - The University is a study centre and offers a variety of certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate programmes on distance mode;

• Pilot Plant in Food Science & Technology - A Pilot plant has been installed to help food industries in food processing and preservation and also provide consultancy services in quality testing, grading assessment, etc. Proposals are also considered for the preparation of a variety of juices on commercial basis.