NLU Kochi (NUALS), located in Kochi, Kerala, India, offers a modern campus environment with dedicated facilities for academic, residential, and co-curricular development. The campus features a two-floor central library and triple occupancy hostels for both boys and girls, ensuring student comfort and access to learning resources.
NLU Kochi (NUALS) Facilities: Central Library
The NUALS central library is a hub of legal knowledge providing essential resources for students, faculty, and researchers. Housed in a spacious two-storied building, the library is designed to accommodate a significant number of users with comfortable reading and research spaces.
Feature | Description |
Physical Books | Over 13,900 volumes, covering law and allied subjects |
Print Journals | Leading Indian and international law journals, magazines, newspapers |
Online Resources | Access to HeinOnline, Westlaw, Manupatra, LexisNexis, SCC Online, JStor, and more |
E-corner | Dedicated digital section for accessing e-books, online databases, and legal research platforms |
Equipment | Scanners, printers, computers for research support |
Law Reports | Complete set: All England Law Reports, Supreme Court Cases, All India Reporter, Criminal Law Journal, Kerala Law Times, etc. |
NLU Kochi (NUALS) Facilities: Other Facilities
NUALS supports campus life through modern academic, health, and convenience services. The infrastructure is designed for accessibility, collaboration, and comfort, contributing to a holistic educational environment.
Moot Court Hall in the Academic Block
State-of-the-art Seminar Hall and Conference Room
Auditorium with Bose sound system, air conditioning, projectors
Well-equipped Computer Lab
Comprehensive IT infrastructure with high-speed campus-wide Wi-Fi
Counselling Room for student well-being
Banking: State Bank of India ATM, 24x7
Amenities Centre and cafeteria with hygienic food options
Classrooms with smart boards, speakers, and accessible design
NLU Kochi (NUALS) Facilities: Sports & Recreation
NUALS emphasizes all-round student growth with a focus on physical health, fitness, and recreational pursuits. Facilities for both outdoor and indoor sports are maintained for regular student use.
Outdoor: Football ground, cricket pitch, volleyball court, basketball court, throwball court
Indoor: Gym (modern equipment), table tennis, carrom, chess, badminton in hostel common areas
Health Club for fitness and well-being
Music Room for creative and recreational activities
NLU Kochi (NUALS) Facilities: Innovation & Research
Research and innovation are central to academic life at NUALS. Multiple dedicated centers and resources foster progressive legal studies, interdisciplinary exploration, and academic excellence.
Research Centre | Area of Focus |
Centre for Human Rights (CHR) | International Humanitarian Law, Refugee Law |
Centre for Law & Economics (CLE) | Law and economic studies |
Centre for Sports Sciences and Yoga Studies (CSSYS) | Sports law, yoga research |
Centre for Post Graduate Legal Studies (CPGLS) | Advanced legal research and postgraduate studies |
Centre for Competition Law and Policy (CCLP) | Competition law, policy research |
Students and faculty have access to comprehensive legal databases, promoting innovative research and participation in national and international moot court competitions hosted by the university.
NLU Kochi (NUALS) Hostel Facilities
The campus includes separate boys’ and girls’ hostels, providing triple occupancy rooms with attached bathrooms, common rooms, and mess halls. The hostels are designed for comfortable living and support the academic and recreational needs of outstation students.
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Triple occupancy rooms with dedicated cot, table, cupboard
Attached bathrooms for all rooms
Common room and mess hall in each hostel
Recreational indoor games: carrom, chess, badminton
Wi-Fi access throughout hostel premises
24x7 on-campus security and ATM access
NLU Kochi (NUALS) Events & Festivals
Student life at NUALS is vibrant, with a variety of annual cultural, academic, and sports events that encourage participation, leadership, and team spirit. These events are crucial in fostering a sense of community and extracurricular excellence.
Annual moot court competitions including Surana and Surana National Trial Advocacy, NUALS National Moot on Maritime Law, and Securities Law Moot
Workshops, seminars, and conferences through research centres
Cultural festivals and student-run events (specific event names or schedules NA)
Sports tournaments and intra-university games
These activities reflect the university’s commitment to both academic rigor and holistic student development in its unique Kochi campus setting.
