Krishna University (KrU) is a state university located at Rudravaram, Machilipatnam, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was established in 2008 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the arts, sciences, commerce, engineering and pharmacy disciplines.
Key facts
| Name | Krishna University |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | KrU |
| Type | State university |
| Established | 2008 |
| Founder | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Location | Rudravaram, Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Background
Krishna University was set up by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 2008 to provide higher education in the Krishna district region, with its campus situated at Rudravaram on the outskirts of Machilipatnam, the historic port town that serves as the district headquarters. As a state university, it functions under the higher education framework of Andhra Pradesh.
Academics
The university offers a broad range of degree and professional programmes spanning the humanities, sciences, commerce, engineering and pharmacy.
Undergraduate programmes
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharmacy)
Postgraduate programmes
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Master of Technology (M.Tech.)
- Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharmacy)
Significance
By providing arts, science, commerce, engineering and pharmacy education within Machilipatnam, Krishna University plays a role in expanding access to higher education in the Krishna river delta region of coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Related topics
- Machilipatnam
- Krishna district
- Education in Andhra Pradesh
- List of universities in India
- State university (India)
References
- Krishna University, English Wikipedia.