Founded in 2008, Yenepoya University is the first private deemed to be a university in the district of Dakshin Kannada (South Kannada).  The institute is known for its social commitment through conducting free medical, eye & dental camps, in the community. The institute offers different discipline courses in the field of medicine.

Yenepoya University offers undergraduate and postgraduate level courses in Medical, Dental, and Nursing. The Yenepoya University admissions are based on the NEET results and merit scores in 10+2 from recognized board.