Andhra University is a collegiate public state university located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Established in 1926, it is among the older universities in southern India and serves as a major centre of higher education and research in the region.
| Name | Andhra University |
|---|---|
| Type | Collegiate public state university |
| Established | 1926 |
| Founding legislation | Andhra University Act, 1925 (Madras Act II of 1926) |
| Location | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| NAAC grade | A++ (score 3.74 on a scale of 4) |
Andhra University was constituted under the Andhra University Act, 1925, enacted as Madras Act II of 1926, and began functioning in 1926. As a collegiate university, it operates through its own teaching departments and a network of affiliated colleges in the region.
The university has been graded A++ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), receiving a score of 3.74 on a scale of 4.
According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings, the main campus is ranked 4th among public state universities in India and 23rd among Indian universities overall.
As one of the principal state universities of Andhra Pradesh, Andhra University plays a central role in higher education, research, and academic affiliations in the coastal Andhra region. Its high NAAC grading and strong placement in the NIRF rankings reflect its standing among Indian public universities.