The University of Madras established the Institute of Distance Education in 1981. IDE offers 16 UG courses, 22 PG courses under CBCS Pattern (UGC Approved), 19 Diploma Courses and 16 Certificate Courses. The IDE provides exceptional courses with top notch facilities for its students. The institution provides excellent infrastructure and facilities for students to accomplish their academic goals. These facilities make the academic life of IDE students easier. It offers separate hostel accommodations for boys and girls students separately. Moreover, the institution boasts a vast library, cafeteria, laboratories and other common facilities to meet students' needs and essentials required in their academic life. Moreover, the campus also has medical and sports facilities for students to mend any emergency and boost physical health respectively. Therefore, IDE not only serves its academically, but also their essential and basic requirements.
Check out the below table for IDE, University of Madras Facilities.
| IDE Facilities | Details |
|---|---|
| Hostel Accommodation | IDE University provides separate hostel accommodations for both boys and girls, separately. These hostel rooms include a bed, cupboard, fan, and a study table along with a free Wi-Fi accessibility. Hostel fees range between INR 20,000 - INR 30,000. However, students need to pay the mess fees separately. |
| Library | IDE has a centralized library with a huge collection of books, novels, journals, newsletters, magazines, and many more. |
| Computer Lab | IDE has a Computer Lab which was inaugurated with three 3D printers from AHA 3D Proto Centre 999 models. The computer lab is for students and staff to carry out their practical’s, research, etc. |
| Cafeteria | There are two Dining Halls at IDE, for boys & girls separately. These cafeterias provide both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options. |
| Sports Facilities | IDE supports and encourages physical fitness with the help of indoor and outdoor sports along with a well-equipped gym. |
