Program Overview

Manipal International Summer School 2025

The Manipal International Summer School 2025 is open to both Indian and International students.

Courses

The summer school offers a variety of courses, including:

• Health and Climate Change
• Foundations in Laboratory Animal Handling and Research
• Experiential learning in Industrial Pharmacy
• Ayursamskrithi – the Science and Art of Living Through Ayurveda
• Dental Public Health
• Wilderness Medicine
• Tropical Ecosystems – The western Ghats Biodiversity hotspot
• Glimpses of Indian Cuisine
• Landforms, rocks and minerals of Coastal Karnataka
• Heritage of South Canara Architecture
• Evidence Clinic-Tailoring to the needs of policymaker
• R Programming
• Introduction to Yoga: Holistic Perspective
• The Indian toxicological scenario: From theory to practice
• Unravelling India's Engagement with the World
• Navigating the Global Workplace
• Comparative Aesthetics: Western and Eastern Arts
• Deep Learning for Language Modeling & Generative AI Applications

Glimpses of Indian Cuisine

Course Description

This course aims to impart basic understanding of Indian cuisine by exposing the participants to commonly used fishes that are used in coastal Karnataka kitchens and spices and ingredients.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify common spices and spice mix used in Indian kitchens
  • Demonstrate familiarity with popular Indian snacks and sweets
• Prepare signature dishes from cuisine of coastal Karnataka

Course Content

This summer school will offer glimpses into Indian cuisine beyond the usual chicken tikka masala and naan. Hands-on lessons and observation-designed demonstration classes are designed in a manner to provide immersive learning opportunities. At this summer school, participants will not only learn the fundamental skills for a lifetime of great Indian cooking, work side-by-side with other participants to prepare signature Indian dishes, interact with chef-instructors, but also take back memories of a unique, memorable, and fun-filled experience.

Coordinators

• Dr. (Chef) K.Thirugnanasambantham
• Mr. Paritosh Dabral
• Ms. Simi M

Distinctive Features

• Opportunity to interact with professional chefs
• Coastal Karnataka cuisine
• Indian spices and herbs

Offered by

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA)

Fees

• Fee for Indian students: INR 18000
• Fee for International students: USD 955

Certification

• 6 ECTS/ 4 CREDITS

Program Duration

• 40 hours of Academics
• 40 hours of Cultural Immersion

Last Date to Apply

• 31 January 2026