Andhra University

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Andhra University
Buildings in Andhra University 01.jpg
MottoTejasvi nāvadhītamastu
Motto in English
"May the Divine Light illuminate our studies."
TypePublic
Established1926
Vice-ChancellorG. Nageswara Rao
Location, ,
17°43′45.38″N 83°19′17.61″E / 17.7292722°N 83.3215583°E / 17.7292722; 83.3215583Coordinates: 17°43′45.38″N 83°19′17.61″E / 17.7292722°N 83.3215583°E / 17.7292722; 83.3215583
CampusUrban areas
AffiliationsUniversity Grants Commission (India)
Websitewww.andhrauniversity.edu.in

Andhra University is a Government run University located in Visakhapatnam. It was established in 1926. It has an area of 171 hectares (422 acres).[1]

Faculties and departments[2][change | change source]

  • 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)

References[change | change source]

  1. Andhra University Golden Jubilee Celebrations (1926-76) Souvenir. The Andhra University Emblem: What it signifies. Waltair: Andhra University. p. v.
  2. "Welcome to Andhra University". andhrauniversity.edu.in. Archived from the original on 17 May 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2017.