Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) is a constituent institute of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). As a response to the phenomenal expansion of media, MIC was established in 1997.

The Institute is equipped with the latest communication technology, to train competent skilful professionals who are equally sensitive to social values. Over the years, MIC has conceived comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The programs are based on the premise that the best professional multi-skilled communicator is also a critical media consumer.