# List of institutions of higher education in Andhra Pradesh

In Andhra Pradesh there are 3 central universities, 19 central autonomous Institutions, 26 state universities, 4 deemed universities and 8 private universities

## Central universities

| Universities | Location | Established | Specialization |
| Central University of Andhra Pradesh | Anantapuram | 2018 | General |
| Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh | Vizianagaram | 2019 | General |
| National Sanskrit University | Tirupati | 1956 (1989$^†$) | Sanskrit |

## Central institutions (autonomous institutions)

| Universities | Location | Established | Specialization |
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences | Mangalagiri | 2018 | Health care |
| Indian Institute of Management | Visakhapatnam | 2015 | Management |
| Indian Institute of Technology | Tirupati | 2015 | Technology |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing | Kurnool | 2015 | Technology |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology | Sri City | 2013 | Technology |
| Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy | Visakhapatnam | 2016 | R&D in the Hydro Carbon |
| Indian Institute of Science Education and Research | Tirupati | 2015 | Science |
| Indian Maritime University – Visakhapatnam Campus | Visakhapatnam | 2008 | Naval Architecture |
| National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh | Tadepalligudem | 2015 | Technology |
| National Institute of Oceanography | Visakhapatnam | 2015 | General |
| School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada | Vijayawada | 2008 | Planning, Architecture |
| National Institute of Design | Amaravati | 2015 | Design |
| Indian Culinary Institute, Tirupati | Tirupati | 2016 | BBA–Culinary |
| Indian Institute of Packaging(not started) | Visakhapatnam (not started) | 2018 | Packaging |
| Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | Kakinada | 2018 | MBA-IB |
| Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management | Nellore | 2016 | Tourism Management |
| National Institute of Ocean Technology (not started) | Nellore (not started) | 2015 | Ocean Technology |
| Central Tobacco Research Institute | Rajahmundry | 1947 | Tobacco Research |
| National Academy of Customs Indirect Taxes and Narcotics | Hindupuram | 2015 | Customs & Narcotics |

## State universities

There are 26 state universities and 8 private universities in the state.

### Government universities

| University | Location | Established | Specialization |
| Acharya Nagarjuna University | Guntur | 1976 | General |
| Acharya N.G. Ranga University | Guntur | 1964 | Agricultural |
| Adikavi Nannaya University | Rajamahendravaram | 2006 | General |
| Andhra Kesari University | Ongole | 2022 | General |
| Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | 1926 | General |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University | Visakhapatnam | 2008 | Legal |
| Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University | Kurnool | 2016 | General and Urdu |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam | Srikakulam | 2008 | General |
| Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences | Vijayawada | 1986 | Healthcare |
| Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University | Kadapa | 2020 | Architecture and Fine Arts |
| Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University | Tadepalligudem | 2011 | Horticulture |
| Dravidian University | Kuppam | 1997 | Dravidian languages |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur | Anantapuram | 1946 | Technology |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada | Kakinada | 1946 | Technology |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - Gurajada, Vizianagaram | Vizianagaram | 2022 | Technology |
| Krishna University | Machilipatnam | 2008 | General |
| Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, Nuzvid | Nuzvidu,Kadapa, srikakulam,ongole | 2008 | Technology |
| Rayalaseema University | Kurnool | 2008 | General |
| Sri Krishnadevaraya University | Anantapur | 1981 | General |
| Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam | Tirupati | 1983 | Women's only |
| Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences | Tirupati | 1993 | Medical |
| Sri Venkateswara University | Tirupati | 1954 | General |
| Sri Venkateswara Vedic University | Tirupati | 2006 | Vedic studies |
| Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University | Tirupati | 2005 | Veterinary school |
| Vikrama Simhapuri University | Nellore | 2008 | General |
| Yogi Vemana University | Kadapa | 2006 | General |
$^‡$ Following the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological Universities Act, 2008 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University was split into four universities, Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada. This is also reflected by the UGC list. The date of establishment of all four institutes is therefore 2008, though Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University was established in 1972 by The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Act, 1972 which is what the UGC lists as the establishment date for Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.

### Private universities

| University | Location | Established | Specialization |
| SRM University | Amaravati | 2017 | Science, Technology and Liberal Arts |
| VIT-AP University | Amaravati | 2017 | Technology |
| Centurion University of Technology and Management | Vizianagaram | 2017 | Technology & Management |
| Krea University | Sri City | 2018 | Liberal Education |
| Saveetha Amaravati University | Amaravati | 2018 | Health Sciences |
| B.E.S.T Innovation University | Anantapur | 2019 | Science & Technology |
| Mohan Babu University | Tirupati | 2022 | Science, Technology, Management, Paramedical, Arts, Agriculture, Media, Film and Liberal Arts |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Amaravati | 2022 | Science, Technology and Business |

## Deemed universities

| University | Location | Established | Specialization |
| Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management | Visakhapatnam | 1980 (2007$^†$) | General |
| Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | Guntur | 1980 (2009$^†$) | Technology |
| Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | Puttaparthi | 1981 (1981$^†$) | General |
| Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research | Guntur | 1997 (2009$^†$) | Technology |
| Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (SAHE) | Vijayawada | 1977 (2024$^†$) | General |
$^†$ granted deemed university status

## Colleges
### Engineering colleges

There are 99 engineering colleges in the state.
| S No. | College | Code | Location |
| 1 | Aditya Institute of Technology and Management | | |
| 2 | Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences | | |
| 3 | Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Science | | |
| 4 | Avanthi Institute of Engineering & Technology | | |
| 5 | Audisankara College of Engineering & Technology | | |
| 6 | Bapatla Engineering College | | |
| 7 | Bonam Venkata Chalamayya Engineering College | | Odalarevu |
| 8 | Chalapathi Institute of Engineering and Technology | | |
| 9 | Dhanekula Institute of Engineering and Technology | | |
| 10 | Dvr & Dr Hs Mic College of Technology | | |
| 11 | Adoni Arts and Science College (Est In 1962), | AASC | Adoni |
| 12 | Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management | | |
| 13 | Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering | | |
| 14 | Godavari Institute of Engineering and Technology | | |
| 15 | G Pulla Reddy College of Engineering & Technology | | |
| 16 | GMR Institute of Technology | | |
| 17 | Gudlavalleru Engineering College | | |
| 18 | Krishna University College of Engineering and Technology | KRUSF | |
| 19 | KSRM College of Engineering | KSRM | |
| 20 | Lakkireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering | LBRCE | |
| 21 | Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science | | |
| 22 | MVGR College of Engineering | MVGRCE | Vizianagaram |
| 23 | Narasaraopeta Engineering College | NEC | |
| 24 | N.B.K.R.Institute of Science & Technology | NBKRIST | |
| 25 | NRI Institute of Technology Vijayawada | NRIA | |
| 26 | QIS College of Engineering and Technology | QISE | |
| 27 | Raghu Engineering College | | |
| 28 | Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering & Technology | | |
| 29 | RVR & JC College of Engineering | | |
| 30 | Sagi Rama Krishnam Raju Engineering College | SRKREC | |
| 31 | Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College | SRGEC | |
| 32 | Shree Institute of Technical Education | SITE | |
| 33 | Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College | | |
| 34 | Sri Sivani College of Engineering | | |
| 35 | Sri Vasavi Engineering College | | |
| 36 | Sri Venkatesa Perumal College of Engineering & Technology | | |
| 37 | St. Ann's College of Engineering & Technology | | |
| 38 | Siddharth Institute of Engineering & Technology | | |
| 39 | Tenali Engineering College | TECA | Tenali |
| 40 | Vasireddy Venkatadri Institute of Technology | VVIT | |
| 41 | Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College | VRSEC | Vijayawada |
| 42 | Vignan's Institute of Information Technology | | |
| 43 | Vishnu Institute of Technology | | |
| 44 | Quba College of Engineering and Technology Nellore | QUBA | |
| 45 | Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College | SVEC | |

### Law colleges

* Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College of Law, Visakhapatnam
* Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
* Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
* Sri Venkateswara College of Law, Tirupati
* Gitam School of Law, Visakhapatnam
* Klu law college, Vijayawada
* NVP Law College, Visakhapatnam
* JC College of Law, Guntur
* PS Raju Law College, Kakinada
* Daita Sriramulu Hindu College of Law, Machilipatnam
* Sri R.K.M. Law College, Chittoor
* Sri Eshwar Reddy College of Law, Tirupati
* Visakha Law College, Visakhapatnam
* Indira Priyadarshini Law College, Ongole
* Veeravalli College of Law, Rajahmundhry
* KKC College of Law, Chittoor
* Anantha College of Law, Tirupati
* Smt Velagapudi Durgamba Siddhartha Law College, Vijayawada
* Dr Ambedkar Global Law Institute, Tirupati
* Sri Vijayanagar College of Law, Anantapur
* V.R. Law College, Nellore
* Ns law college devarajugattu near markapur

### Medical colleges

* Andhra Medical College
* Fathima institute of medical sciences
* Guntur Institute of Medical Sciences
* Kurnool Medical College
* Government Medical College, Kadapa

### Others

* Andhra Loyola College
* Andhra Pradesh Residential Degree College
* Sir C.R. Reddy Educational Institutions
* K.B.N.College
* Mrs. A. V. N. College (Est 1860) Visakapatnam
* SMVM Polytechnic, Tanuku
* Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust (SVET)