
Universities of
Andhra Pradesh have played pivotal roles to enhance the educational status. Several notable persons from this state are holding prestigious posts in their own field. Some of the well known universities have been mentioned:
Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University located at
Hyderabad is one of the famous Agricultural Universities of India. The University conducts under-graduate, post-graduate, doctorate, diploma and certificate courses in different fields of agriculture.
Andhra University located at
Visakhapatnam offers 88 courses in the field of arts and commerce, engineering and science & technology. It also offers MBA programmes. The University received Grade A from NAAC.
Acharya Nagarjuna University, located at Guntur is a well known University of Andhra Pradesh. The University conducts 44 courses in various disciplines. The University also offers MBA programmes.
Kakatiya University is one of the famous Universities in South India. The University offers various courses under the faculties of arts, science, commerce and business management, social sciences, education, law, engineering, pharmacy and sciences.
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, located at Kukatpally in Hyderabad is the first technological University in India. The University received "A" grade from National Assessment and Accreditation Council.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University caters higher education to all the people of the society irrespective of age and economic condition. It also offers courses for already employed people and house wives.
Osmania University is one of the leading Universities in the field Engineering and Technology. The University received five-star status from National Accreditation and Assessment Council.
Maulana Azad National Urdu University provides higher education through Urdu medium. The University has 70000 students across the country.
Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, located in Hyderabad is one of the few language of the University in India. The University focuses on Language and Literature, History and Culture, Fine Arts and Performing Arts, religion and philosophy of the Telugu speaking people.
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, located at Anantapur is one of the famous Universities in Andhra Pradesh. The University offers 38 post graduate courses in various disciplines through 28 departments.
Sri Venkateswara University, located at Tirupati is one of the leading Universities of Andhra Pradesh. The University conducts 71 postgraduate courses in various disciplines through 58 departments. The University has several modern facilities for the student.
Sri Sathya Sai University, located at Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh focuses on value oriented education. The University received "A++" rating from National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It was established by
Sathya Sai Baba.
University of Hyderabad, located at Gachibowli is one of the prestigious universities of India.The University offers several courses in the field of science, arts and commerce.
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, located at Visakhapatnam conducts various courses in the field of science, technology and business. The University is a deemed University.
NTR University of Health Sciences,located at Vijayawada is the one of the prestigious Universities of Health Institutes of India. The University has been recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine, Medical Council of India, the Dental Council of India and Central Council of Homoeopathy and Indian Nursing Council.
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University of Law, located at Hyderabad is one of the premier Universities of legal studies in India. The University offers B.A., LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, Post Graduate Diploma Courses, and Ph.D in legal studies.
(Last Updated on : 27/02/2012)