Welcome to Sri Venkateswara University (SVU)
Sri Venkateswara University was established in 1954, in Tirupati to cater the educational needs and aspirations of people of the Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh. After completing 68 years of excellence in teaching, research, extension and outreach activities, the University is committed to cater the needs of higher education offering a full range of post-graduate programs in Arts, Sciences, Law, Management, Education, Physical Education, Engineering and Pharmacy disciplines. From a humble beginning of one College with six departments, the University has now grown into the second largest University in Andhra Pradesh having five constituent Colleges Viz. College of Arts, College of Sciences, College of Commerce, Management & Computer Science, College of Pharmacy, and College of Engineering accommodating 52 departments offering 88 programs.
The University has made rapid strides in the field of higher education and research and is adjudged as one of the best Universities in the country and got ACCREDITED with ‘A+’ GRADE BY NAAC-2023.
The most commonly reported advantage of studying in Sri Venkateswara University are good teachers and "positive environment". The students are not only taught but given Hands-on training and career preparation.
Rankings & Recognition
Various prestigious rankings and Academic credits of Sri Venkateswara University
Research & Innovation
Sri Venkateswara University is on top in research and innovation. The University has expertise and connections to help young researchers at every stage. From the inception of the University, the faculty, students and research scholars, post-doctoral fellows have extended the boundaries of knowledge.
Key Research Metrics
Centers of Excellence (RUSA Component 4)
The University is selected under RUSA component 4 for Rs.100 crore, establishing state-of-the-art Research facilities.
University is having a National facility UGC-SVU center for MST Radar Applications selected under Centre for Potential of Excellence in a particular area (CPEPA) by UGC, New Delhi and awarded with Centers for Advanced Study (UGC-CAS). Based on research output university was awarded DST-PURSE program.
Several departments have received Special Assistance Programmes (SAP) from UGC, New Delhi FIST program from DST, New Delhi to improve infrastructural facilities. Most of the faculties are receiving research grants from various National and International funding agencies like UGC, DST, DBT, CSIR, ICMR, ICSSR, BRNS, ISRO, MNES, MoES, MoEF, DRDO and foreign institutes such as UNESCO, UK-DFID, ICRISAT, European Commission Programme ERASMUS MUNDUS. Utilizing these impressive funding, the faculty of the University have proactively interacted with Industry, Academic and Research Institutes at National and International level and entered into collaborative research agreements through MoUs (Memorandum of Understating) to conduct research work in frontier areas of National & International importance.
Facilities & Support
Equipping our students with comprehensive resources, housing, and financial aid systems.
Central Library
Digital Resources & UGC INFONET access, departmental libraries, and Shodhganga database.
Hostels & Residential Facilities
Hostels specially earmarked for scholars and fellows, guest houses for visiting faculty.
Wi-Fi Campus
Completely Wi-Fi connected campus with common free internet hubs near hostels and quarters.
Modern Laboratories
State of the art laboratory setups, E-Classrooms, and Incubation Centres in the pipeline.
Sports & Infrastructure
Sports complex, Gymnasium, Cultural Centre, and Air-Conditioned Auditoriums are fully active.
Scholarships & Fellowships
State/Central Government Welfare Scholarships and research grants from UGC, CSIR, DST, etc.
The students belonging to socially and economically backward communities get State and Central Government Welfare Scholarships. Fellowships and Scholarships are also offered to research students of the campus by the University and also by the UGC, CSIR, DAE, ICMR, ISRO, ICAR, ICPR, ICHR, ICSSR, DST, DRDO, SRNS and Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan.
To further enhance the status of the University and to compete with the top Universities at National and Global level through continued development during 2019-2020, additional Buildings for E-Class Rooms, Establishment of Incubation Centres, On-line Examination System/expansion of Laboratories to meet the requirements of new Courses are on the pipeline. Besides meeting the infrastructure facilities of Office, Cultural Centre and world Class Gymnasium and Sports facilities are available. Digital Library, Wi-Fi Connectivity, Networking, Smart Campus, Air-Conditioned Auditorium, Development of Greenery and State of the modern art furniture in classrooms, faculty rooms, offices, Guest House and Auditorium are under progress.
Besides strengthening the existing curriculum, new Courses are being planned under MERU program.
Learn more about SVU
Explore our programs, facilities and opportunities. Download the official Sri Venkateswara University brochure (PDF).