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Anna University

country rank  18
world rank  2038

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Overview

Founded in 1978, the Anna University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Chennai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Anna University (AU Chennai) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. Anna University (AU Chennai) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 45-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AU Chennai also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Anna University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Anna University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Anna University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Anna University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) அண்ணா பல்கலைக்கழகம்
Acronym AU Chennai
Founded 1978 Origins date back to 1858 (College of Engineering, Guindy)
Motto Progress through Knowledge
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University Location

Address Sardar Patel Road
Chennai
600 025 Tamil Nadu
India
Anna University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Anna University Phone Number +91 (44) 2235 2161
Anna University Fax Number +91 (44) 2235 0397

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Anna University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Anna University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Anna University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Anna University.

Anna University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Anna University's admission information.

Anna University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Anna University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Anna University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Anna University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Anna University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Anna University has more than 100 international students.

Anna University's Admission Office Admission Office

Centre for Admissions, Anna University
Chennai 600 025
(44) 2235 8262


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Anna University.

Anna University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Anna University has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Anna University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


Anna University's Control Type Control Type

Anna University is a public higher education institution.


Anna University's Entity Type Entity Type

Anna University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Anna University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Anna University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Anna University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Anna University's main facilities:


Anna University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Anna University's Library


Anna University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Anna University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Anna University's main services:


Anna University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Anna University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Anna University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Anna University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Anna University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Anna University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Anna University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: University Grants Commission of India

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1978


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Anna University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
  • Council of Architecture (COA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Anna University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
  • Tamilnadu State Council for Technical Education (TANSCHE)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Anna University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Anna University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Anna University's Facebook page Anna University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

Anna University's YouTube channel Anna University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Anna University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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