The campus of Andhra University is spread across 422 acres, having 120 academic, administrative and support service buildings. Also, the university has 324 staff quarters. Currently, the university provides education in Vishakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam. Andhra University has a total of 23 hostels, which easily accommodate 3,200 male students, and 10 hostel buildings are for female students, with an accommodation strength of 2,000 students. Apart from these hostels, there are two other hostels designated for foreign/ NRI students. For medical assistance, there are two residential health centres and a dispensary for students on the campus of Andhra University. In addition to this, the university also has four guest houses, a central canteen and four other canteens, a press & publication division, women's waiting halls, and many other facilities.

Andhra University Campus Highlights

Particulars Andhra University Campus Highlights
Area 422 acres
Location Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Amenities Classrooms, Library, Hostels, Sports Facilities etc.

Campus Building

Andhra University Academic and Research Facilities

Andhra University hosts over fifteen specialised centres, including:

  • Agro‑Economic Research Centre

  • Centre for Studies on the Bay of Bengal

  • Delta Studies Institute

  • NMR Research Centre

  • Centre for Nanotechnology & Centre of Excellence

  • Centre for Cyber Security & AI‑ML

  • Centre for Environment, Gandhian Studies, Women’s Studies, Population Research, Social Exclusion policy, and more

Andhra University combines robust core research facilities (lab centres, libraries, computing) with interdisciplinary domains (TDR‑Hub, specialised centres), strong industry linkages (CISC), and a vibrant innovation ecosystem. Continuous investments and national-level collaborations cultivate a rich scholarly environment for graduate, doctoral, and faculty-led research.

Academic Block

Andhra University Hostel and Residential Facilities

Andhra University provided hostel accommodation separately for boys and girls. The rooms are available on a single and quad occupancy basis. The hostel rooms are very spacious and well-ventilated. It has all the basic furniture, such as a study table and chair, a wardrobe, etc.

Andhra University Library

Dr. V.S. Krishna Library is one of India’s flagship academic libraries, combining a vast print and digital collection, rare and ancient manuscripts, specialised services (IT, assistive tools), and a dynamic digital transformation. With resources like palm‑leaf manuscripts and modern e‑journals, plus extended operating hours, it supports scholarly activities, research, preservation, and community engagement. Resources available at Andhra University are as follows:

 

  • Books: ~536,635 print volumes; 3,071 added annually; plus ~100,000+ e‑books 

  • Journals & Periodicals: 200 national & international journals, 35 magazines, 15 newspapers, 5,418+ e‑journals, and major database access through INFLIBNET E‑Shodh Sindhu

  • Manuscripts & Rare Items: Over 2,663 palm-leaf and paper manuscripts, including ancient epics and rare works; original copy of the Indian Constitution; thousands of back volumes and CDs/DVDs

 

Library

Andhra University Sports Facilities

Andhra University effectively nurtures both recreational and competitive sports through diverse infrastructure:

  • Multiple open playgrounds, clay tennis courts, and courts for team sports

  • Indoor gymnasium supported by UGC

  • Specialised sports hostel and performance coaching

  • Modern sports complex with an auditorium

  • Regular maintenance and facilities expansion

This blend supports routine fitness, intramural activities, and elite-level training, reflecting AU’s commitment to sports in student life.

Sports Facility

 

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Q:   How is the faculty and infrastructure of Andhra University, Visakhapatnam for B.Arch?
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Hi, I was there for 7 years both as a student and then as a lecturer from 1955 till December 1962. It was a golden era when Dr. VS Krishna was the VC, with the best Registrar Gopala Swamy Naidu, and outstanding faculty from all over India. There were many visiting faculties from the West as well. It certainly produced the best graduates in India and some of them migrated to all parts of the world, reaching the highest positions wherever they settled. I wish the best for the future of the Institute and its faculty and students. 1) One of the oldest universities in the country and the top government college in the state. 2) It has got a better ranking overall for the entire University (but again the ranking of engineering college alone is not that good) 3) There are limited students per class, there are only 30 seats in each department and 60 in a few. 4) Library: Every department in the University has got its own department library which comprises all the essential course materials and access to various e-books and journals. Apart from that, we have got the Central Engineering library where there are multiple copies of books which allows you to draw books, and apart from that we have got the central library in South campus which is one of its kind which is well known for the vast volumes it has got. 5) The overall area of the campus is around 600 acres, the engineering college had an area of about 110 acres including hostels. 6) Engineering College has got one of the biggest grounds in the city, we also have a basketball court and gym where you can access all the equipment without paying any extra money. 7) NCC and NSS: Students here got the provision to be in one of them, the centers of NCC and NSS are there within the University. 8) Internet connectivity: University has got one of the best internet connectivity, all the students are allowed to access the Wi-Fi. 9) Alumni: The University has got the strongest Alumni base, most of the Alumni of the University are in great positions and you get a chance to interact with them if you are fortunate enough. Most of the Alumni were known to hold positions such as chief directors in many companies here and abroad. The Alumni have contributed and are part of the university's overall development in terms of providing infrastructure and providing other facilities. Some of them are even good at providing placements too.
Q:   What are the facilities available for students at College of Arts and Commerce, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam?
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College of Arts and Commerce, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has been rated 4.7 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well-supported campus with facilities like Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex and Wi-Fi in the Campus.
Q:   How is the faculty at Andhra University College of Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam?
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Andhra University College of Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has been rated 4.3 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

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Offered by Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
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3.4
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ANITS college review from mechanical students studying in their 3rd year.

Infrastructure: The hostels are not bad, girls' and boys' hostels are separate. The girls' block maintains hygiene and has a separate mess, similar to the boys' hostel, which is constructed with strict rules and management, no boys are allowed in the girls' hostel and vice versa. The study rooms and beds are allotted to each student, one room of the hostel is allotted to a maximum of 3 members. In the library, the net speed is very excellent it is used by students effectively for studies.

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G Ravi Kumar | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) - Batch of 2025
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Our college is absolutely good for placements and has good faculty.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure was very good in our college. The college management provided good facilities. It includes free Wi-Fi in labs with fast-paced systems, a well-structured library with a good number of books, digital classrooms, a hostel, and sports facilities.

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Priyanka Patrini | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
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3.8
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Very good EAMCET college in Andhra Pradesh.

Infrastructure: My college infrastructure is average level. There is not much infrastructure that was developed. There is a very small campus and limited labs, and it was an old campus from the 90s, so the building is small and the hostel infrastructure is good. In a room, 4 members are there and vegetarian food is only served on the campus.

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4.2
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My B.Ed experience at AU.

Infrastructure: Coming to infrastructure, our college has all facilities like Wi-Fi, well-equipped labs, and a library. Classroom infrastructure is also very good, with an excellent ambience that maintains a good study atmosphere. The quality of food in the hostel mess is not top-notch, but it is edible and okay.

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Offered by Andhra University College of Engineering , Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
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4.4
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Review of Andhra University College of Engineering.

Infrastructure: Coming to the facilities and infrastructure, our college has a good infrastructure and has all facilities like Wi-FI, well-equipped labs, and a library. Our college has very well-ventilated classrooms, e-classrooms, and AC classrooms also. Many canteens are available.

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Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
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Review of Noble Institute of Science and Technology.

Infrastructure: So many facilities are available. They have Wi-Fi, a computer lab, two libraries, large classrooms, and CCTV. The hostel facility is also available for boys and girls. Hostels are very neat and clean. They encourage games; they also won state-level cricket games. Infrastructure is good.

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Sai Satwika | B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2029
Offered by Andhra University College of Engineering , Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
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4.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Real experience at Andhra University.

Infrastructure: Let's talk openly, this was constructed 100 years ago. You could not complain about the hostels. These are good. Mainly, the college is the best, so for that you can stay in the hostel. The security is also there. As the hostels are in a circular manner, people can contact easily.

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Bharath Rayapalli | B.Sc. (Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science) - Batch of 2028
Offered by Aditya Degree College, Old Gajuwaka
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Our college is one of the best colleges for placements, and we also enjoy a lot.

Infrastructure: Labs, classrooms and the library are good. There is a good atmosphere in our college. There is also a sports meet and there are good canteen facilities. There is good-quality food, and we also have medical facilities in our college, including games.

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BUGATHA VENKATA S ... | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by Andhra University College of Engineering , Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
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4.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Andhra University: The best college of engineering in Andhra Pradesh.

Infrastructure: Our college and our department provide high-speed unlimited Wi-Fi, and the labs in our department are in superb condition and contain all the equipment needed. They remove and replace the scrap in a timely manner from the labs and clean them regularly and most of the labs are air-conditioned and well-maintained. The classrooms in our department are spacious, air-conditioned, and suitable for studying. The library is very good and all the books related to our subjects and the previous year papers...

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Harika Kosanam | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Decently satisfied with the college. Definitely a good place to grow yourself.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is not too good and not too bad. It is not very advanced. Wi-Fi is mostly available in labs and the library. Labs are well air-conditioned. The hostel does not provide a wide variety of food, but the tiffin quality is better. Sports events are conducted once a year, including annual competitions such as table tennis, throwball, and cricket.

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Siva shankar Band ... | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by Sagi Rama Krishnam Raju Engineering College
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
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4.8
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SRKR is one of the best engineering college that gives you great opportunities to showcase yourself.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is well designed and decent. Labs are very good. The hostel facility is decent, though there are some problems related to food and water. Maintenance is decent overall, and facilities are nice.

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JADDEDA SRIKAR | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) - Batch of 2028
Offered by Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
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3.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
It is one of the best college.

Infrastructure: There is not much to say about the infrastructure of the college. It has normal computer labs, physics labs, and chemistry labs for practical knowledge and conducting examinations. Classrooms have digital boards and projectors. They also provide Wi-Fi connectivity, but it is not a fully Wi-Fi-enabled campus. More than 50% of the campus is covered.

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Anonymous | B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
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4.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Not too satisfied with the placements. Satisfied with the good faculty.

Infrastructure: Not that good. All infrastructure and hostel facilities are average. They provide electricity food, beds, tables, chairs, Ethernet, and water supply, which is also average. No transportation facilities are given inside the college but outside the college it's also tough to find a rickshaw or anything.

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Offered by Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
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4.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Good knowledge gaining experience.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is so good that it provides good lab facilities with good equipment and a library with advanced systems. The hostel facilities are also good with quality food and medical facilities, and involvement in extracurricular activities like sports.

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Harika gudla | B.Sc. (Mathematics, Electronics, Computer Science) - Batch of 2028
Offered by Aditya Degree College, Visakhapatnam
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
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2.8
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It can be considered if engineering is out of reach, and you want a similar course.

Infrastructure: Coming to infrastructure, it is not very authentic but is worth the fee. One cannot expect more than that, but there is always scope for improvement. We also have a library and JAM sections in addition to normal classes, which are useful. I have not experienced the hostel much, so I cannot comment on it.

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Andhra University has various research centres. Some of the research centres at the university are given below:

Arts and Commerce - Research Centres

Japan Information and Study Centre

Centre for SAARC Studies

Gandhian Studies Centre

Centre for Population Research

Women's Studies Centre

Centre for Agro-Economic Research

Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP)

Centre for Alluri Seetharama Raju History and Tribal Studies

Science and Technology - Research Centres

Advanced Analytical Laboratory (DST-PURSE Programme)

NMR Research Centre

Delta Studies Institute

Center for Studies on Bay of Bengal

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Andhra University College of Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has been rated 4.1 on Infrastructure parameter. Andhra University College of Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has also been rated 4.7 for Campuslife.

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Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

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