Mangalore University campus, which is called Mangalagangothri, is located about 18 km south-east of
Mangalore.
Established in 1980, the university has 22 postgraduate departments in the campus and has 105 affiliated colleges (including two constituent colleges) imparting education in the field of arts, commerce and management, science, engineering, law and education.
The campus has a University Science Instrumentation Centre, Microtron Centre, Centre for Yakshagana Studies, Prasaranga, and Folklore Museum. Hostel facilities are available both for men and women.