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.
| Name | Krishna University |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | KrU |
| Type | State university |
| Established | 2008 |
| Founder | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Location | Rudravaram, Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
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.
The university offers a broad range of degree and professional programmes spanning the humanities, sciences, commerce, engineering and pharmacy.
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.