Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) is a state-level medical university located in Thrissur, Kerala. KUHS is the first Health Sciences University in the state of Kerala established in the year 2010. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Medical Council of India (MCI). All the medical colleges and institutions imparting professional education in health care in Kerala are affiliated with KUHS.

• KUHS has 296 Affiliated Colleges including both government and private institutions.
• It offers more than 130 courses in Medical, Nursing, Dental, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences.
• It offers various medical and health sciences courses at the UG, PG, and Doctoral levels.
• MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.Pharm, MD, MS, and MDS are the popular courses offered by KUHS.
• Admissions to KUHS are both merit and entrance based depending on the course.
• KUHS accepts various national and state entrance exams such as NEET UG, NEET PG, and KEAM.

GMC Ernakulam, Travancore Medical College, GMC Kannur, and TD Medical College are some of the most popular affiliated colleges of KUHS Thrissur. Kerala University of Health Sciences also offers various placement and internship opportunities to its students. Apollo Hospitals, Al Neyadhi Hospital, and various Government Medical Colleges are some of the top recruiters at KUHS Placements.