Located in the lush environment of Kerala , overlooking the port city of Cochin -the Queen of the Arabian sea, is this distinguished university, which is one of the outstanding centers of higher education and research in the country .

Originally known as University of Cochin, the University came into being in 1971 through an Act of the Legislature that was the result of a concerted campaign for quality postgraduate education in the State of Kerala.

Reorganization of the University into Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) saw the fulfilment of the aspirations of the pioneers that spearheaded the movement for establishment of a science & technology university in the State. The process of reorientation resulted in redefining the objectives as "the promotion of graduate and post graduate studies and advanced research in applied science, technology, industry, commerce, management and social science".

Cast in the mould of a federal University, distinctly different from other universities in the State, today CUSAT is a premier Science and Technology University of the country. While striving to live up to the expectations of the society, the University has made quantum leaps in its academic pursuits and has spread its win.
The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is on the threshold of a major change in the context of its identification as a promising institution for

upgradation to the level of Indian Institute of Technology. This document contains a road map to upgradation. This is essentially a three-pronged action plan intended to improve substantially the academic, administrative and infrastructure facilities of the present University. Because of its diversified academic curricula and extensive research background, CUSAT is well placed to undergo this transformation with a tremendous degree of smoothness.