About
OfficialSri Venkateswara University is a public university in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, established in 1954 to serve the Rayalaseema region.
- Established in 1954 in Tirupati
- NAAC A+ grade, valid for 5 years from 14-03-2023
- NIRF ranking of 87 in 2024
- Five constituent colleges with 52 departments
- 88 programs offered across departments
- Campus completely Wi-fi connected
About
Sri Venkateswara University was established in 1954 in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, to cater to the educational needs and aspirations of people of the Rayalaseema region. The university is located at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, with postal code 517502. Its stated core values include contributing to national development, fostering global competencies among students, inculcating a value system, promoting the use of technology, and pursuing excellence.
History
The university grew from one college with six departments into the second largest university in Andhra Pradesh. It was selected under RUSA component 4 for Rs. 100 crore.
Academics
The university has five constituent colleges: College of Arts, College of Sciences, College of Commerce, Management & Computer Science, College of Pharmacy, and College of Engineering. Together they accommodate 52 departments offering 88 programs.
Research
The university has 34 total research projects ongoing and 629 consultancy projects. It has awarded 217 full-time and 129 part-time PhDs. Around 3,000 PhD theses have been digitalized and uploaded to the Shodhganga database.
Campus & Facilities
The university campus is completely Wi-fi connected. Residential hostels on campus accommodate graduate and postgraduate students, research scholars, and post-doctoral fellows.
Recognition
The university has been accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade, valid for 5 years from 14-03-2023. It was ranked 87 by the National Institute of Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024.
Quick stats
Courses offered
8
Avg placements
₹2.25 lakh / yr
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
No
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources