The ABSM Institute of Dental Sciences (1985) was the first constituent college of Nitte University.

Nitte University offers over 160 programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and PhD levels across various disciplines, including medicine, allied health sciences, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, speech and audiology, biological sciences, media and communication, fashion technology, engineering, interior design, architecture, pre-university education, degree programs, and international schooling.

Dr. Nitte Shankara Adyanthaya Memorial First Grade College, Bengaluru (NSAMFGC) 4.

Dr. Nitte Shankara Adyanthaya Memorial Pre University College, Bengaluru(NSAMPUC) 7.

Nitte Gulabi Shetty Memorial Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS) 6.

Justice k. S. Hedge Institute of Management NITTE was ranked 65th among universities and 5th in Dental Category[6] in India by the NIRF in 2023[5] and in the 101–150 band overall.

[4] The University hosts regular TedX events where they invite eminent personalities.

[7] In the 2024 edition, speakers like Dr Edmond Fernandes, Director of the Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health and Deep J Contractor from the Indian Forest Services were invited.