

PRIST University is a private institution in Vallam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, founded in 1984 with a computer education focus.
The institute was founded in 1984 by Prof. P. Murugesan and was initially known as Ram Institute. Murugesan founded it to introduce computer education to the Thanjavur District. In 1989, the institute received affiliation from Bharathidasan University to offer postgraduate diploma programmes in computer applications. It later expanded to include an Arts and Science College, College of Engineering and Technology, College of Education, Research Institution, and a Polytechnic College.
The institute's address is Thanjavur - Trichy Highways, Vallam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613403.
The institute has a Research & Development Cell. It also has a Centre for Environment Engineering, Centre for Chemical Biology, Centre for Advanced Computing & Bioinformatics, and Centre for Crystal Growth & Thin Film.
Campus life facilities listed include Hostels, a Green Campus, Sports, and a Modern Gym. The library includes a Knowledge Resource Centre, Wi-Fi, e-Resources, computers, and several library sections.