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Andhra University

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University Overview

Founded in 1926, the Andhra University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Visakhapatnam (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Andhra Pradesh. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Andhra University (AU) is a medium-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. Andhra University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 98-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Andhra University
Acronym:AU
Founded:1926
Motto:May the Divine Light illuminate our studies
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University Location

Address:Waltair Visakhapatnam 530 003 Andhra Pradesh India
Tel:+91 (891) 275 5324
Fax: +91 (891) 275 5547

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Andhra University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Andhra University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: University Grants Commission of India

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1926


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Andhra University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
  • Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
  • Bar Council of India (BCI)
  • Council of Architecture (COA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Andhra University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
  • Distance Education Bureau (DEB)