Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
“Manipal is like the Nalanda of yore. I am happy to see engineering, medicine and the other disciplines being taught in the same campus, an ideal environment for research to flourish”.

Mrs Indira Gandhi
“When one sees such tremendous work, one often does not get the right word to express happiness.  I can only state that this is the work of men of imagination, vision, enthusiasm and drive which is greatest need”.

Sri P Chidambaram
 “This is a remarkable world class facility that will make learning an enriching and enjoyable experience”.

Sri Rahul Gandhi
“I had heard a lot about the Manipal Institutions. It is a great pleasure to finally come here and see things for myself. It is always pleasure to see things done well with attention to detail” .

Sri NR Narayana Murthy
“State governments should concentrate on primary education. They should not be burdened with higher education. The achievement of the private sector in higher education is best illustrated by Manipal, which is the Harvard of India”.

Sri Azim H Premji
“When Dr TMA Pai decided to build a medical college in Manipal, it sounded like a impossible dream. In the space of 50 years, Manipal was transformed into an educational capital, which is proof enough of a powerful vision”.

Ms Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
“I am more inspired by MU, which is the centre of global excellence. India is rapidly emerging as a strong knowledge society where education is the pivotal force and institutions like MU have a key role to play”.

Mr Winston Baldwin Spencer
Hon. Prime Minister of Antigua & Bermuda
“It was a most interesting and educational tour of Manipal. I look forward to the day when some of what is happening here could be replicated in Antigua/Bermuda”

Dr Peter C Doherty
Nobel Laureate, Univ. of Melbourne, Australia
“A magnificiant institution. Library facility is extraordinary. The extent and diversity of teaching and research is very impressive.”