EFLU Infrastructure: Library, Hostel & Other Facilities

Harinitha Panneerselvam

The English and Foreign Languages University, or EFLU, is a university in Hyderabad that focuses on English and foreign languages. It is South Asia's sole university specialised in languages.

The English and Foreign Languages University Hyderabad Campus Facilities

EFLU has all the basic facilities. Some of them are mentioned below:

Ramesh Mohan Library- The Ramesh Mohan Library was established in 1958 to provide bibliographical, documentation, and information support to the research programs of the university. The Library moved into its new building in July 1988. The main objective of the Library is to provide information on books, journals, theses, and other related documents relevant to the academic and research needs of the university. The Library has about 1,60,914 books and other reading materials, about 202 academic and research journals, and 1,485 M.Phil. / PhD theses submitted by the Research Scholars. In addition, there is a small collection of books in Indian languages and Audio-visual materials.

Medical Centre- A health centre has been set up to deal with any medical issues on campus. Students can avail of medical consultation and help between 8 AM and 8 PM daily. In case of any health emergencies, students are transported to nearby hospitals with the help of the ambulance maintained by the university. There is also a counselling centre to help the students with personal, mental health, and substance abuse issues. Students are assured of confidentiality and can obtain help for their emotional and mental health from experienced clinicians. A disability cell helps in extending comfort and amenities to make the education process easier for those with eyesight/hearing/speech problems, physical handicap, etc.

Official Journal- The EFLU publishes Contextures: A Journal of Literature and Culture bi-annually. It aims to contribute to literary and cultural practices from the heterogeneous planetary together by several literature departments.

Hostels- Everyone who is not a Hyderabad resident can stay at the university's hostel. Within the campus, there are five separate hostels. Indian students are housed in three hostels (one for men and two for women), whereas international students are housed in two hostels, one for men and one for women.