Educational prosperity is one the indices to measure the development of the state. There is no doubt that the educational excellence of Tamil Nadu enhances the status of the state. The University of the state has immense contribution in this process. Some major Universities of Tamilnadu are

Alagappa University
Alagappa University, located at Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu is one of the prestigious Universities of Tamilnadu.The University offers various courses through 15 Departments. Alagappa University received `A` Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

Annamalai University
Annamalai University, located in Tamil Nadu bis one of the reputed Universities of South India. The University has 48 departments, which cater higher education in various disciplines.

Periyar University
Periyar University, located in Karnataka caters the educational needs of Salem, Namakkal and Dharmapuri districts. The University conducts about 100 undergraduate and postgraduate courses in arts, sciences, engineering & technology.

University of Madras
University of Madras is the premier univeristy of Tamilnadu.It is one of the few oldest Universities in India.The University offers quality higher education in different fields through 50 departments.The University was awarded 5 star by the NAAC.

Bharathiar University
Bharathiar University,located at Marudamalai in Coimbatore is one of the prestigious Universities of Tamilnadu. The University was set up in the year 1981.

Madurai Kamraj University
Madurai Kamraj University, located at Palkali Nagar in Madurai plays crucial role in spreading higher education in various disciplines. There are 73 postgraduate departments in the University.

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University is one of the teputed Agricultural Universities of India .The University offers 12 Undergraduate courses ,29 post graduate degree courses in various fields of agriculture.

Bharath University
Bharath University, located in Chennai is considered as one of the prestigious Universities of India in the field of science and technology. The university offers B.Tech,M.Tech,B.Arc in various fields of engineering .

Mother Teresa Women`s University
Mother Teresa Women`s University,located at Kodaikanal provides higher education to make the women self relient.

Karunya University
Karunya University, located in Coimbatore Tamilnadu is one of the reputed universities in the field of science and technology in South India.It was established in the year1986.

Avinashilingam University For Women
Avinashilingam University for Women,located at Coimbatore in Tamilnadu is the largest institution in the field of Home Science in the country. The University got B++ status from National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

Sathyabama University
Sathyabama University, located in Chennai is one of the reputed technical Universities in South India. The university offers various courses in the field of engineering. National Assessment and Accreditation Council accredited the university with B++ Grade

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,located at Abishekapatti in Tamilnadu plays pivotal role in spreading higher education in the field of arts ,science ,commerce management,engineering etc.

Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University
Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, located in Chennai is the only Medical University of Tamilnadu.The University regulates about all the medical colleges of the state.

Tamil University
Tamil University, located at Thanjavur in Tamilnadu was established with a view to disseminate higher education through Tamil language.It also offers some exceptional courses like Epigraphy, Lexicography, Manuscriptology ,Siddha Medicine etc.

SRM University
SRM University,located at Chennai is one of the reputed Universities of South India in the field of engneering.The University has three campuses which offer various engineering courses.