Andhra University is a prestigious educational institute in the country that is devoted to post-graduate teaching as well as research.
The jurisdiction of this educational institution spreads across Andhra Pradesh in five districts namely Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, Vizinagaram and. West Godavari.
The University of Andhra is well recognized by UGC, the University Grants Commission) and is also a member of the AIU, the Association of Indian universities.
It is also awarded with the certificate of ISO 9001-2000.
History
Andhra University was instituted in 1925 by Sir CR Reddy. In 1931, one of the vice chancellors, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the former President of India succeeded Dr. Reddy.
The courses were in Telugu language and literature, Economics, History and Politics. Within some time, this university added battery of courses with its campus.
Educational Streams
The University of Andhra has established a significant place in the field of education by bringing into new career-oriented courses depending and meeting the need of the society.
This University bestows a series of academic programs having a unique blend of conventional as well as career oriented courses such as Instrumentation Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture.
The contemporary Courses include Tourism Management, Human Resource Management, Journalism, International Business, etc. In the aim of protecting and promoting the Indian traditional culture, this university has gone into patronizing courses in Fine arts, Music, Acting and Play Direction.
Andhra University School offers Distance Education with the objective to promote courses as well as programs in distance learning.
Facilities
Andhra University provides many hostels within the campus for student accommodation. The other amenities offered include banking facilities, post and Telegraph office, a sports complex in association with a gymnasium hall, a centre for training and placement and University employment as well as Guidance bureau. University press room and Teacher staff quarters established in this University campus are truly very advantageous.
Faculties
The faculties included law, engineering, commerce, arts, fine arts, science, yoga, oriental learning, pharmaceutical science, physical education and chemical engineering. |
