About Andhra University
The Andhra University is a public university located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in 1926 and shared affiliating responsibilities with Madras University in the initial years. It is located in a campus of 250 hectares.
Objectives
- To impart globally focused education to all sections of the Society.
- To Create world class Professionals
- To establish synergic relationships with industry and society
- To develop state of art infrastructure and well endowed faculty
- To impart knowledge through team work and incessant efforts
- To uphold Indian intellectual traditions and human values
Faculties and departments
Andhra University College of Arts and Commerce (established 1931)
Andhra University College of Engineering (established 1955)
Andhra University College of Engineering for Women (established 2010)
Andhra University College of Law (established 1945)
Andhra University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (established 1951)
Andhra University College of Science and Technology (established 1931)
Andhra University School of Distance Education (established 1972)
The College of Engineering offers 80 courses in 15 departments. Courses include Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics & Communications, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Remote Sensing, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering.
The College of Law offers LL.B. 3 years, LL.B. 5 years, LL.M. and PhD programmes. Many of the judges in the Andhra Pradesh Courts, and a representation in the judiciary of High Courts and Supreme Court are the alumni of Dr B.R.Ambedkar College of Law.