In 1992, this university started its efforts in the field of distance and online education with the establishment of the Center for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), which offers various courses in online education mode to students at undergraduate and graduate levels. The subject areas of the course vary from management to science, sociology and language. The university offers an education that combines physical classrooms with online learning support. Alagappa University works with more than 45 top companies and provides placement services for students.