Description

For students specializing in fisheries sciences, as a BCA Fisheries Student you will be based in Mangalore and attend the College of the Fisheries.

The College of the Fisheries was founded in 1969 and became the first Fisheries College to be started in India and the second in South-East Asia.

- The mission of the college is to promote education and research in fisheries science.
- It operates on a semester system and offers courses in Bachelor of Fisheries Science, Master of Fisheries Science and Ph.D. degree programs
- The college's library has 14,000 books, 5,800 periodicals as well as a collection of theses, pamphlets, technical reports and 50 international journals.
- The College of the Fisheries houses a sports and exercise facility where students may participate in club activities, such as badminton, volleyball, track, and basketball.
- A computer center houses 25 computers.

About the College of the Fisheries
- Fish Farm
The College has a fish farm that is spread out over an area of more than 25 hectares. The farm has 100 cement tanks and masonry ponds and 49 earthen ponds for practical training and research in freshwater aquaculture.

- Vessels
The College owns two vessels, RTV Netravathi (50' OAL) and RTV Deepa (45' OAL) used for training students as well as for research.

- Practical Courses
In addition, the College of the Fisheries has facilities for courses in boat building and design, net construction and fish processing. Students can work on creating of all kinds for marine resources.

Highlights

Excursions and Activities
- Visit Kadri Manjunath Temple dating back to about 1068 A.D., Mangaladevi Temple from which the city's name is derived, and the Sultan Battery built in black stones by Tippu Sulthan to prevent warships from entering the Gurpur River.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Biology (general)
• Humanities
• Science

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

- Tuition
- Housing
- Meals
- Excursions
- On-site resident director assistance
- Volunteer and internship opportunities
- On-site group activities
- Seminars and guest lectures
- University services
- BCA courses taught by host institution's professors and/or resident directors
- Personal advising
- BCA International Student Conference (spring semester only, for students studying in Europe)
- Cultural and university orientation
- Intensive language training
- Academic transcript
- International SOS Membership

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Scholarships are Available

There are hundreds of scholarships available. Please be aware of application deadlines as it may be necessary to apply for scholarships well in advance of when you intend to study abroad.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-3 weeks

BCA Study Abroad's Mission Statement

BCA is one of the nation's oldest independent organizations committed to promoting international understanding and academic excellence through college study abroad programs for U.S. students.

Year Founded

1962