Manipal Instutute of Communication (MIC) – a premier institution of media and communication in Manipal, India is a constituent college of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), which is an Institution of Eminence as recognised by Ministry of Higher Education, Government of India. MIC is ranked 5^th in the list of top ten journalism, media and communication colleges in India.

Established in 1997, the institution, by benchmarking high academic standards in its curriculum has visibly contributed to the burgeoning media industry by providing it with trained, industry-savvy professionals for over two decades now. Its vision and purpose is embedded in a staunch code of conduct by way of which, it promulgates the ethic of value education combined with social sensitivity.

Abreast with the competitive arena of media convergence, programs available at MIC consists of graduate degree, post graduate and PhD programs in media and communication and animation along with short term specialist post-graduate diploma programs in Corporate Communication and Sports Communication. The curriculum covers a wide area of core subjects with a plethora of electives to choose from, comprising of niche areas of enquiry such as trends in media consumption and market research, digital communication, audio & video production, data journalism, social media platforms, event management, corporate acumen and the like; thereof, providing its student community a vantage point in entry across industry verticals.

Faculty

Distinguished media scholars have led the institution over these years. Today,MIC is headed by Dr. Padma Rani, a sociologist, media researcher and educator with extensive teaching and research experience. Dr. Rani’s team of faculty at MIC consists of meritorious individuals with a passion for teaching and research bringing with them diverse backgrounds and experiences, hereby evolving and adapting pedagogies to make the academic environment always relevant and current.

List of programs offered:

B.A Media and Communication
B.Sc. Animation
B.Voc Graphic and Digital Media
M.A. Media and Communication
M.A. Film Arts
Post-graduate Diploma in Corporate Communication
Post-graduate Diploma in Sports Communication

Manipal Institute of Communication has collaborations with

IEHCS, Belgium
Technische Hochschule Nuremberg George Simon Ohm, Germany
Volda University College, Norway
Audencia Business School, France
Aarhus University, Denmark
EICAR, France
Hogeschool Utrecht, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
Deakin University, Australia
University of Queensland, Australia
Queensland University Technology, Australia