Established in the year 2003, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (AVV) Coimbatore is deemed to be a university. The varsity is also known as Amrita University Coimbatore. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a private institution and it has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). AVV Coimbatore has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The varsity offers a total of 11 courses - B.Sc Agriculture Hons, B.A Mass Communication, B.B.A, B.C.A, M.A in Communication and Philosophy, M.B.A, MSW, PG Diploma in Journalism and Ph.D in Communication and Philosophy. As per the NIRF Ranking 2021, Amrita University has been ranked 5th in the university category and 12th in the overall category.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham provides many facilities to the students such as a library, hostels, cafeteria, medical facilities, laboratories, sports, etc. Amirta University offers admission to the 11 courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Scholarship opportunities are also provided to meritorious students. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham placement cell also ensures that the students are placed in reputed organisations.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore is located at Amritanagar, Ettimadai in Tamil Nadu. The nearest railway station - Ettimadai Railway Station is just 1 km away from the campus. The nearest airport - Coimbatore International Airport - CJB is around 37 km away from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore. TNSTC Ukkadam Bus Depot is approximately 18 km away from AVV Coimbatore. Students can take a cab or a bus to reach Amrita University.
The institute has a library that has an abundant collection of books, periodicals and other online resources such as e-journals, e-books, conference proceedings, e-databases, project reports, back-volumes, CD/DVDs resources and newspapers. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore has a centrally air-conditioned digital library named Amrita Digital Library.