

GITAM (Deemed to be University) Hyderabad is a deemed university in Rudraram, Patancheru mandal, Hyderabad, established in 2009.
GITAM (Deemed to be University) Hyderabad was established in 2009 and is located in Rudraram, Patancheru mandal, Hyderabad. GITAM was founded in 1980 and was inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. Dr. M. V. V. S. Murthi is listed as the founder of GITAM.
GITAM's vision is to be an exceptional knowledge-driven institution advancing on a culture of honesty and compassion to make a difference to the world. One of its mission statements is to build a dynamic, application-oriented education ecosystem immersed in holistic development.
GITAM offers 110 programmes across 14 disciplines on its campuses. The Hyderabad campus is home to seven schools, spanning fields such as Technology, Management, Pharmacy, and Architecture. GITAM has a Multidisciplinary Unit of Research on Translational Initiatives called MURTI and reports 410+ research projects.
The Hyderabad campus covers 120+ acres and has more than 2,000 hostel seats. It includes a 3-lakh sq ft Central Library, a Digital Library, labs, a gymnasium, a cricket ground, volleyball and throwball courts, and the Shivaji Auditorium. GITAM has 4 campuses across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and GIMSR.
Admission routes include the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) on a merit basis, acceptance of AP EAPCET and TS EAMCET scores, and admission for NRI and foreign nationals. Ph.D. admission is through an entrance exam and interview.
GITAM is UGC Category I Deemed To Be University and holds NAAC A++ accreditation valid up to February 27, 2030. It is NBA accredited for 10 programmes and is AICTE Category I. GITAM is ranked #88 in the NIRF Rankings 2025 in the University Category.