Anna University was established on 4th September 1978 as a unitary type of University. It offers higher education in Engineering, Technology and allied Sciences relevant to the current and projected needs of the society.Besides promoting research and disseminating knowledge gained therefrom, it fosters cooperation between the academic and industrial communities.The University was formed by bringing together and integrating two well-known technical institutions in the city of Madras.
- #801 Ranking
- 12500 Students
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History
Anna University was established on 4th September 1978 as a unitary type of University. It offers higher education in Engineering, Technology and allied Sciences relevant to the current and projected needs of the society.Besides promoting research and disseminating knowledge gained therefrom, it fosters cooperation between the academic and industrial communities.
Education
Situated in the southern part of the city of Madras (Chennai), the University's main campus extends over 100 hectares abutting the Adyar River on the north and Raj Bhavan on the south.
Research
Centre for Research is functioning from the inception of Anna University on 4th September 1978, offering research programmes in different branches of Engineering, Technology, Architecture and Planning, Science & Humanities and Management Sciences leading to award of Ph.D. and M.S. (By Research) degrees. Faculty members are actively pursuing interdisciplinary and socially relevant research in thrust areas with state–of–the–art equipments in addition to teaching, consultancy and extension activities.
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
801 200
2021
1001
2020
1001
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
801
2021
801 -50
2020
751
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Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2021
901
2020
901
2019
901
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2022
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2021
1170 -67
2020
1103
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Services
Student services
The Anna University ,which is of the affiliated type is a member of the Association of Indian Universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities and Partner of UNESCO International Center for Engineering Education (UICEE). UGC have accredited Anna University with Five Star Status in 2002 which is the highest rating. With proven capabilities both in academic and research areas, Anna University was able to receive this honour for a period of five years for excellence in Technical Education.
Library services
The University Library, which has been established in the year 1978 gained autonomy from December 2000. It is housed in a three storeyed new Building located at the eastern side in the main campus. The total area of the Library building is about 4122 sq.m. 30 video cameras are placed at strategic points in the library for surveillance.
Medical services
Health Centre facilities with attached Inpatient Ward are available at the Main Campus and at MIT campus. Consultation is free for all the students and employees.The Centre provides outpatient treatment both in the morning and evening.
Student Life
Sports facilities
The Anna University Sports Board ensuring the smooth and efficient conduct of Zonal / Inter-Zonal tournaments involving all the institutions under Anna University, the Anna University Sports Board is constituted with the Vice-Chancellor as President. The members of the Board include Deans / Principals of Constituent and Affiliated Colleges, Faculty members, Physical Directors and Eminent Sports Persons, as per the norms approved by the Syndicate of the University.
Student Reviews
Experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good learning experience
An opportunity to shine
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Anna university is among the best we have in south India, it is a technical university which offers B. tech course, the course curriculum is good. Placement are good.
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Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
By studying in this university I have improved my confidence and I have overcome my stage fearness also learned self studying and not at all spoon feeding but the surroundings and placements they provide isn't good enough for an MBA student thats why I give 3 star.
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