University College, Thiruvananthapuram is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in India, established in 1866 to impart English education to the common folk of erstwhile Travancore by H.H. Sri Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma Maharaja. The college has also been accorded “College with Potential for Excellence” (CPE) status by the University Grants Commission. University College is also identified as a heritage institution by the Government of Kerala. Located in the heart of the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram, the College stands in a plot of about 10.62 acres and provides a unique and serene ambience.

• Year started 1866
• Location MG Road, Palayam,
  Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala- 695034
  
• Affiliated to University of Kerala
• Website www.universitycollege.ac.in
• Courses UG
  
  BSc – Mathematics
  BSc – Physics
  BSc – Chemistry
  BSc – Botany
  BSc – Zoology
  BSc – Geology
  BSc – Geography
• Courses PG
  
  MSc – Mathematics
  MSc – Physics
  MSc – Chemistry
  MSc – Botany
  MSc – Zoology
  MSc – Geology
  MSc – Geography
  MSc – Statistics