Andhra University Visakhapatnam Ph.D. Courses & Fees 2026

Andhra University Visakhapatnam is a public university in Visakhapatnam. AU Vishakhapatnam is recongised by the UGC and is accredited with Grade-A++ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Andhra University Visakhaptnam Andhra Pradesh has been ranked by the NIRF 2025 at #41 under the "Overall" category and #4 under the "State Public University" category.

There is no provision for free admission at Andhra University but eligible candidates can avail of scholarships in certain categories through which they can get tuition fee waivers based on which they can pursue their programme without or less amount of tuition fee. To avail of those scholarships candidates must qualify for the specified entrance exams conducted by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education. Given below are some of the scholarships provided to students at Andhra University:

• Tribal Welfare Scholarships & Merit Social Welfare Scholarships
• Scholarships offered by AICTE/ UGC to GATE-qualified candidates
• BTH Scholarships
• Jnanabhumi Post Metric and Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Department scholarships.

Andhra University scholarships are offered under various categories. The university offers merit and need-based scholarships to students. It offers Tribal Welfare and Merit Social Welfare scholarships to eligible candidates. Candidates who have qualified PG GATE exam are also given AICTE/UGC scholarships. Further, Andhra University offers BTH scholarships in the form of tuition fee waiver. Andhra University also provides scholarships to its students through various state and central government agencies. The other scholarships provided by the university include Jnanabhumi Post Metric and Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Department scholarships.