Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam

Waltair Junction, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh - 530003, India

Visakhapatnam, India

Andhra University - [AU], Visakhapatnam Approved By: UGC , AICTE , NAAC Type: Public

7.4 / 10

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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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Sl No	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 28 Student's Reviews 7.4/10

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Top Feature & Summary

This institute is recommended by 16/28 students

Student Reviews

Vinay
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Mechanical Engineering), batch of 2021
2017-10-07 19:20:14

6/10

ACADEMICS & FACULTY

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

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

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Anitha
Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Computer Science and Engineering), batch of 2016
2016-10-20 11:36:04

6/10

ACADEMICS & FACULTY

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

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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Anitha
Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Computer Science and Engineering), batch of 2016
2016-10-20 11:36:04

6/10

ACADEMICS & FACULTY

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

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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Vinay
Bachelor of Business Management [BBM], batch of 2015
2018-02-02 15:27:06

10/10

ACADEMICS & FACULTY

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

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

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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Hari
Master of Business Administration [MBA], batch of 2017
2018-02-05 20:52:50

4/10

ACADEMICS & FACULTY

Classes are conducted from 8 am to 12:30 pm. Quality and method of teaching are average.

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

I don't know about clubs and societies. Fresher's Party and Cultural events are the main events on the campuses.

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Hari
Master of Business Administration [MBA], batch of 2017
2018-02-05 20:52:50

4/10

ACADEMICS & FACULTY

Classes are conducted from 8 am to 12:30 pm. Quality and method of teaching are average.

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

I don't know about clubs and societies. Fresher's Party and Cultural events are the main events on the campuses.

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Santhosh
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com], batch of 2016
2018-03-06 08:54:41

8/10

ACADEMICS & FACULTY

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

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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Hari
Master of Business Administration [MBA], batch of 2017
2018-02-05 20:52:50

4/10

ACADEMICS & FACULTY

Classes are conducted from 8 am to 12:30 pm. Quality and method of teaching are average.

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

I don't know about clubs and societies. Fresher's Party and Cultural events are the main events on the campuses.

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Vinay
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Biotechnology), batch of 2017
2018-02-11 00:30:22

10/10

ACADEMICS & FACULTY

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

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

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

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MaNeSh
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Physics), batch of 2019
2017-12-27 08:09:25

9/10

ACADEMICS & FACULTY

Class timings are from 10 am to 5 pm. Very good quality education. College is superb and best for the future.

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

There are lots of clubs and student societies held in the college. Life in college is awesome.

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MaNeSh
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Physics), batch of 2019
2017-12-27 08:09:25

9/10

ACADEMICS & FACULTY

Class timings are from 10 am to 5 pm. Very good quality education. College is superb and best for the future.

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

There are lots of clubs and student societies held in the college. Life in college is awesome.

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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.

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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
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

Andhra University, [AU] Vishakhapatnam Management Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Bachelor of Business Management [BBM] 3 year(s), Full Time
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
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] + 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 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
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.