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About Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam

Andhra University was established in the year 1926. It has an exemplary record of catering to the educational needs and solving the sociological problems of the region. The University has a relentless commitment in its efforts in maintaining standards in teaching and research, ensuring proper character building and development among the students.

Andhra University Admissions are to the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma and Doctorate courses. Andhra University was constituted by the Madras Act of 1926. Andhra University is in collaboration with Blekinge Institute of Technology [BTH], Sweden. It became the first general University in the country to get ISO 9001: 2000 Certification in 2006. 

The University is currently offering 313 Courses in Arts, Commerce, Management, Science & Technology, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy and Education. It has five constituent colleges and four AU Campuses. Distance Education facility is also available at this institute. 

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Table of Contents
1 Highlights
2 Courses
3 Infrastructure Facilities
4 Eligibility Criteria
5 Admission Procedure
6 Hostel Details

Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Highlights:

Year of Establishment 1926
Accreditation

'A' grade by NAAC
Certification

ISO 9001:2015
Recognitions  AICTE
Infrastructure Library, Cyber Lab, Health Services, Hostels, etc.
 Faculty Count 354 Professors, 198 Associate Professors, 115 Asst. Professors 

 Andhra University Address

 Waltair Junction, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530003
Andhra University Courses Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate, Diploma Andhra University Fee Structure

Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Courses:

College of Arts and Commerce

  • Master of Arts [M.A.]
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Sanskrit
    • Telugu
    • Applied Economics
    • Economics
    • Quantitative Economics
    • Adult & Continuing Education
    • History
    • Politics
    • Public Administration
    • Sociology
    • Psychology
    • Anthropology
    • Philosophy
    • Social Work
    • Music
    • Dance 
    • Women Studies and Computer Applications
    • Yoga and Consciousness
  • Master of Education [M.Ed/ M.Ed Special Education]
  • Bachelor of Education [B.Ed] [Special Education] 
  • Master of Commerce [M.Com]
  • Master of Library and Information Science [M.L.I.Sc.]
  • Master of Journalism & Mass Communication [M.J.M.C.]
  • Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] in Counseling Psychology
  • Master of Science [M.Sc]
    • Anthropology
    • Quantitative Economics
  • Master of Human Resource Management [M.H.R.M]
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A]
  • Master of Business Management [MBA]
    • Retail Management
  • Bachelor of Law [LLB]
  • Master of Laws [LLM]
  • Clinical Psychology.
  • Master of Physical Education [M.P.Ed]
  • Performing Arts in Theatre Arts
  • Master of Science in Economics
  • Master of Finance & Control
  • Master of Hospital Administration
  • Postgraduate Diploma [PGD]
    • Cooperation & Rural Studies
    • Raja Basha Hindi
    • Functional Hindi & Translation
    • Yoga
    • English [Language and Linguistics]
    • Women’s Studies
    • French
    • Retail Management
    • Financial Services
    • Criminal Justice
  • Diploma 
    • Yoga
    • Capital Markets
    • Annamacharya Krithis
    • Kuchipudi Nrutya Praveshika
  • Certificate Course
    • Acting
    • Music
    • Make-Up 
    • Music
    • Telugu for Non-speaking Indians

College of Engineering

  • Bachelor of Engineering [B.E]
    • Civil Engineering
    • Civil Environmental Engineering
    • Marine Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Electronics and Communication Engineering
    • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    • Metallurgical Engineering
    • Naval Architecture
  • Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]
    • Instrumentation Engineering
    • Computer Science and Systems Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Geo-informatics
    • Ceramic Technology
    • Biotechnology
  • Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch]
  • Master of Engineering [M.E]
    • Environmental Engineering & Management
    • Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
    • Machine Design
    • Heat Transfer in Energy System
    • CAD/ CAM
    • Control System
    • Power system & Automation
    • Marine Engineering & Mechanical Handling
    • Water Resources & GIS
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Industrial Metallurgy
    • Construction Technology and Project Management
    • Structural Engineering/ Natural Disaster Management
    • Hydraulic and Coastal Harbour Engineering
  • Master of Technology [M.Tech]
    • Computer Science & Technology
    • Technology Forecasting
    • Information Technology
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Mineral Processing Engineering
    • Biotechnology
    • Computer Aided Chemical Engineering
    • Geo-Engineering
    • Industrial Process Instrumentation.
    • Communication Systems.
    • Computer Aided Chemical Engineering
    • Computer Engineering
    • Information Technology
    • Bio-informatics
    • Computer Networks
    • Transportation Engineering
    • Industrial Pollution Control Engineering
    • Radar and Microwave Engineering
    • Electronics Instrumentation Engineering
    • Bio-medical Engineering
    • VLSI
  • Master of Computer Applications [MCA] 
  • M.Planning
    • Environmental
  • Master of Science [M.S] Applied Chemistry

College of Science and Technology

  • Master of Science [M.Sc]
    • Statistics
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Space Physics
    • Nuclear Physics
    • Meteorology
    • Physical Oceanography
    • Geophysics 
    • Marine Geophysics
    • Hydrology
    • Biochemistry
    • Biotechnology
    • Agricultural Biotechnology
    • Horticulture & Landscape Management
    • Chemistry
    • Applied Chemistry
    • Environmental Sciences
    • Microbiology
    • Botany
    • Zoology
    • Marine Biology and Fisheries
    • Coastal Aquaculture & Marine Biotechnology
    • Marine Biotechnology
    • Computer Science & Statistics
    • Human Genetics
    • Molecular Genetics
    • Geology
    • Marine Geology
    • Applied Geology
    • Electronics & Instrumentation
    • DSP. & ESD. 
    • VLSI Design
    • Fishery Science
    • Industrial Fisheries
    • Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics
    • Geography
    • Anthropology
    • Geology
  • Master of Technology [M.Tech]
    • Petroleum Exploration
    • Atmospheric Science.
    • Oceanic Science
    • Molecular Biology

College of Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy
  • Master of Pharmacy
  • Doctor of Pharmacy

College of Law

  • Bachelor of Law [LLB]
  • Master of Laws [LLM]
  • Master in Human Rights and Duties [MHRD]
  • Doctorate of Philosophy [Ph.D.]
    • Law
    • MHRD

UG Courses at Affiliated Colleges of AU

  • Bachelor of Arts [B.A]
  • Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]
    • Customer Service Management
  • Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]
    • Home Science
    • Food Technology
    • Hotel Management & Catering Technology
    • Botany, Chemistry & Nutrition and Dietetics
    • Food Science and Nutrition
  • Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA]
  • Bachelor of Business Management [BBM]
  • Integrated Course in Bachelor of Arts [OL]
  • Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA]
  • Bachelor in Hotel Management & Catering Science

Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Infrastructure Facilities:

  • The Andhra University Library was established in the year 1927.
  • It was renamed as V.S.Krishna Memorial Library in 1968.
  • The Library has two branch libraries- Engineering Library and Law Library.
  • The total area of the building is 60000 sqft.
  • The main functionaries of the Library are the Circulation, Periodicals, Reference, Acquisition, Binding, and Technical sections apart from the Administrative and Computers sections.
  • The Library is serving more than 17000 users presently.
  • It has a collection of 5,05,000 Books, 62 Foreign Journals, 120 Indian Journals, etc.
  • The Andhra University provides the Cyber Lab facility to the students.
  • It has its own printing unit with all the latest installations and fully-automated machines.
  • The University has a Horticulture and Gardening unit.
  • The Andhra University Health Centre was established in the year 1933 which was formerly known as the Andhra University Dispensary.
  • Facilities available in Health Centre include Clinical Lab, Biochemical Lab, X-Ray, E.C.G., Minor Surgical Operation theatre, Physiotherapy Unit, Ambulance facility round the clock, Dispensing medicines round the clock free of cost, Emergency cases round the clock by duty Doctors and paramedical staff, E.N.T., Orthopaedic, Dermatology, Physiotherapy and Ophthalmology. 
  • Other facilities provided by the University include Transport, Sports Facilities, etc. 

 

Student Satisfaction Rating 

Based on 26 Student's Reviews
Overall Rating
Academics
Fees
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Infrastructure
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Rating Distribution
Great
10
Average
9
Needs Improvement
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Top Feature & Summary
This institute is recommended by 15/26 students

Contact Details and Location

Address : Waltair Junction, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh - 530003, India
Website : http://www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/

Affiliation and Accreditation

The college is affiliated to Andhra University - [AU], Visakhapatnam and accredited by UGC AICTE NAAC.

Facilities

Computer labs
Sports
Library
Laboratory
Cafeteria
Auditorium
Transport

Entrance Exams for Admission

Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Entrance Exams
Exam Name Course Name
AP PGECET
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

Eligibility Criteria and Admission Procedure

Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Eligibility Criteria:

Course

Eligibility

B.Com/ BA/ B.Sc/ BCA/ BE/ B.Tech/ B.Pharm/ BBA/ LLB

  • The candidates must have passed 10+2 of Government of Andhra Pradesh.

  • The candidates should pass the entrance test.

LLM

  • The candidates must have passed LLB recognized byGovernment of Andhra Pradesh.

  • The candidates should pass the entrance test. 

ME/ M.Tech/ M.Pharm/ MA/ MBA

  • The candidates must have completed Bachelors degree in relevant discipline recognized by Government of Andhra Pradesh.

  • The candidates should pass the entrance test. 

M.Sc
  • The candidates must have completed B.Sc from the university recognized by Government of Andhra Pradesh. 

Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Admission Procedure:

  • Application forms are issued online through the official website of the institute.
  • Admission to most UG courses is through merit.

Entrance exams for different courses:

Course

Exam

Engineering Courses

AUEET

Postgraduate Courses

AUCET

Research-Related Courses

AURCET

 

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Courses and Fees Structure of Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam

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Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Engineering Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Bachelor of Engineering [BE]  4 year(s), Full Time
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]  4 year(s), Full Time

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] Reviews

Vinay
Vinay
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Mechanical Engineering), batch of 2021
ACADEMICS & FACULTY
7/10

The Timing is from 9 am to 4 pm. The Teaching quality is good for freshers and the teaching is excellent for the seniors because they got highly qualified Professionals.

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
7/10

I don’t know much about the Clubs and Societies on our campus. The college life, in general, was good.

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Master of Engineering [ME]  2 year(s), Full Time
Master of Library and Information Science [M.Lib.I.Sc]  4 year(s), Full Time
Master of Technology [M.Tech]  3 year(s), Full Time
Master of Technology [M.Tech]  2 year(s), Full Time

Master of Technology [M.Tech] Reviews

Anitha
Anitha
Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Computer Science and Engineering), batch of 2016
ACADEMICS & FACULTY
7/10
  • Class timings are from 9:00 am  to 4:00 pm , exams will be held for every 6 months , the project will be for the 2 nd year  that is 6 months plus 6 months in Andhra University .
  • It's a university for there will not be any spoon feeding .
  • Studying is always a good experience because somewhere at any time it will be useful.
CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
7/10
  • Life in college will be interesting if we think daily is a first day to college .
  • There are several student societies. We celebrate any festival in our campus , sports like cricket will be conducted .
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Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Management Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Bachelor of Business Management [BBM]  3 year(s), Full Time

Bachelor of Business Management [BBM] Reviews

Vinay
Vinay
Bachelor of Business Management [BBM], batch of 2015
ACADEMICS & FACULTY
10/10

Class timing is from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Teaching quality is above average. Overall experience is good.

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
10/10

Many student societies, clubs, and associations on the campus. College annual fest is the main fest in the college. Life is good in general here. 

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Executive MBA  1 year(s), Full Time
Master in Hospital Administration [MHA]  3 year(s), Full Time
Master in Hospital Administration [MHA]  2 year(s), Full Time
Master of Business Administration [MBA]  2 year(s), Full Time
Master of Business Administration [MBA]  1 year(s), Full Time
Others  2 year(s), Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma  2 year(s), Full Time Rs. 60,000
Post Graduate Diploma  1 year(s), Full Time Rs. 60,000
Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Commerce Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]  3 year(s), Full Time

Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] Reviews

Santhosh
Santhosh
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com], batch of 2016
ACADEMICS & FACULTY
7/10

Timings are good. Only half day, which allows students to work part-time internships or get knowledge from the library. Assignments can be easy if we listen to classes regularly. Teaching faculty is professors who are best at their work. Great college and one of the oldest colleges in India.

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
7/10

Students societies and elections are common. One can show their interest in student administration also. Campus students fest is conducted at the beach year on year. Energetic life with many friends motivated to so something in life.

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Master of Business Administration [MBA]  2 year(s), Full Time
Master of Commerce [M.Com]  2 year(s), Full Time
Master of Finance and Control [MFC]  2 year(s), Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma  2 year(s), Full Time
Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Science Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]  3 year(s), Full Time

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] Reviews

Vinay
Vinay
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Biotechnology), batch of 2017
ACADEMICS & FACULTY
10/10

Class timing is from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
10/10

College does not have any club and association. But college celebrates various events on the campus. 

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Bachelor Of Science [B.Sc] + Master Of Science [M.Sc]  5 year(s), Full Time
Diploma  1 year(s), Full Time
Master of Arts [MA]  2 year(s), Full Time
Master of Philosophy [M.Phil]  2 year(s), Full Time
Master of Science [M.Sc]  5 year(s), Full Time
Master of Science [M.Sc]  4 year(s), Full Time
Master of Science [M.Sc]  3 year(s), Full Time Rs. 40,000
Master of Science [M.Sc]  2 year(s), Full Time Rs. 40,000
Ph.D  3 year(s), Full Time
Ph.D  2 year(s), Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma  2 year(s), Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma  1 year(s), Full Time
Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Humanities and Arts Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Bachelor of Arts [BA]  3 year(s), Full Time

Bachelor of Arts [BA] Reviews

bhavana
Bhavana
Bachelor of Arts [BA], batch of 2019
ACADEMICS & FACULTY
6/10
  • The timings in Andhra University is from 9am to 5pm.
  • The faculties are experienced in Andhra University. 
CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
6/10

In Andhra University there are many student societies like NSS ,SFI, NCC. Life in college is interesting every moment

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Bachelor of Fine Arts [BFA]  4 year(s), Full Time
Bachelor of Performing Arts [BPA]  4 year(s), Full Time
Certificate Course  6 month(s), Full Time
Certificate Course  3 month(s), Full Time
Certificate Course  1 year(s), Full Time
Certificate Course  1 month(s), Full Time
Diploma in Humanity Arts  3 year(s), Full Time
Master of Arts [MA]  4 year(s), Full Time
Master of Arts [MA]  3 year(s), Full Time
Master of Arts [MA]  2 year(s), Full Time Rs. 10,200
Master of Philosophy [M.Phil]  4 year(s), Full Time
Master of Philosophy [M.Phil]  2 year(s), Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma  2 year(s), Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma  1 year(s), Full Time
Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Mass Media and Communications Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Master of Arts [MA]  2 year(s), Full Time Rs. 10,200
Master of Journalism and Mass Communication [MJMC]  4 year(s), Full Time
Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Medical Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Post Graduate Diploma  2 year(s), Full Time
Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Architecture Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch]  5 year(s), Full Time
Master of Planning [M.Plan]  2 year(s), Full Time
Master of Science [M.Sc]  2 year(s), Full Time
Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Law Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Bachelor of Laws [LLB]  5 year(s), Full Time
Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Law Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Master of Arts [MA]  2 year(s), Full Time
Master of Laws [LLM]  2 year(s), Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma  1 year(s), Full Time
Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Computer Applications Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Bachelor of Computer Application [BCA]  3 year(s), Full Time
Master of Computer Application [MCA]  3 year(s), Full Time
Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Education Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Bachelor of Education [B.Ed]  1 year(s), Full Time
Diploma in Education  3 year(s), Full Time
Master of Education [M.Ed]  2 year(s), Full Time
Master of Education [M.Ed]  1 year(s), Full Time
Master of Physical Education [M.P.Ed]  2 year(s), Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma  2 year(s), Full Time
Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Pharmacy Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Bachelor of Pharmacy [B.Pharm]  4 year(s), Full Time
Doctorate of Pharmacy [Pharm.D]  3 year(s), Full Time

Doctorate of Pharmacy [Pharm.D] Reviews

yasaswi
Yasaswi
Pharm.D, batch of 2019
ACADEMICS & FACULTY
7/10
  • The timetables and the follow up on projects are really good.
  • The teaching personnel is highly trained professionals.
  • The overall experience at AU College of Pharmaceuticals was good.
CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
7/10
  • There are student activity centres (SAC) operates inside the AU campus.
  • The festivals consist of freshers day, departmental fests, sports and other activities.
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Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm]  2 year(s), Full Time
Others  3 year(s), Full Time
Ph.D  3 year(s), Full Time
Ph.D  2 year(s), Full Time
Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Agriculture Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Master of Science [M.Sc]  2 year(s), Full Time
Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Vocational Courses Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Certificate Course  1 month(s), Full Time

Hostel Details

Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Hostel Details:

  • Andhra University has a separate hostel for each college under the university.
  • Each college has 4 hostel blocks.
  • Each block has 414 single rooms, 48 double rooms, 6 three-seater rooms, 30 four-seater rooms, and a Dormitory.
  • Reading room and T.V room facility is provided in all the blocks.
  • Rooms are allotted on sharing basis, dormitory basis or single rooms.
  • The University has an excellent catering system.
  • There are provisions to play indoor as well as outdoor games.
  • A separate library is present within the hostel.
  • The hostels have a decent sanitary system for the benefit of students.
  • Andhra University Infrastructure Facilities includes Research Centres, Library, etc.
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