Andhra University (AU), Visakhapatnam, is a public State University established in 1926 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC with Grade A++ (CGPA 3.74/4.00, valid through 2030). As per NIRF 2025, Andhra University is ranked 23rd in the University category and 41st in the Overall category. It is the top-ranked state public university in Andhra Pradesh. The university is spread across a 422-acre campus in Waltair, Visakhapatnam. It runs nine constituent colleges covering engineering, science, arts, commerce, law, pharmacy, and management, offering over 243 programmes at the UG, PG, and PhD level. Engineering (AUCE): B.Tech and M.Tech across 10+ disciplines including CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical Engineering Sciences: B.Sc and M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Marine Sciences, and more Arts and Humanities: BA, MA, and Integrated programmes Commerce and Management: B.Com, BBA