Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Meenakshi University) was formed on 14th June 2004 on behalf of Meenakshi Ammal Trust which was founded in the year 1983. The trust is involved in various educational activities like giving awards, scholarships, grants and aids to Indian citizens for study and research in the fields of education, Indian culture and fine arts etc.

The aim of the trust is to provide education to the underprivileged sections of the society by starting various education al institutions to spread knowledge and to promote and advance the cause of education and the Indian Culture by running Schools, Engineering, Medical, Dental and Paramedical Institutions, Hospitals, Libraries, Hostels and similar institutions for the benefit of the public.

The trust institutes awards, scholarships, grants and aids to Indian citizens for study and research in the fields of education, Indian culture and fine arts, and makes contribution for the relief of the poor, aged and handicapped.

In a very short period time, the trust has grown from a humble beginning to the status of Deemed University - University of Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research with an impressive complex of educational institutions reputed for its quality of teaching imparted to hundreds of talented and deserving students by eminent and dedicated teaching faculty. Meenakshi University is now marching ahead for a golden future by providing quality education to the masses.

Constituent Colleges of Meenakshi University:

• Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute
  
  
• Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital
  
  
• Meenakshi College of Nursing
  
  
• Meenakshi College of Physiotherapy
  
  
• Meenakshi University Department of Engineering & Technology