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 various departments at the Andhra University?
A:

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

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.

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Nagaraj Somashekar | Master of Commerce (M.Com.) - Batch of 2026
Offered by College of Arts and Commerce, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
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4.4
Placements 5 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
A review by an AU alumnus.

Infrastructure: University has a huge library, which is very useful for students. Students who are interested in government jobs can make the best use of this library since it has a wide range of books. The classrooms are okay, but free Wi-Fi is not provided in the classrooms. The hostels are not so good. The food is not good and is sometimes unhygienic. Sometimes, the food contains insects. Students always raise their voices against this, but no action is taken. The rooms are too small. Medical facilities and ...

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Potta Sai someswa ... | Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma.) - Batch of 2028
Offered by Maharajah's College of Pharmacy
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Review of Maharajahs College of Pharmacy, Vizianagaram.

Infrastructure: We have nice laboratories and classrooms. All categories like sports, canteen, and other facilities are available. Library and projection rooms are available. A computer lab is also available. Hostel food is nice. Canteen and medical care are also available. Games are conducted every week.

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Rakesh | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by Andhra University College of Engineering , Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
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3.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 3
Improve campus maintenance and add industrial exposure.

Infrastructure: Labs are quite good but have very poor maintenance. The hostel facilities are very bad, and the food is not good. On some days, there are water and electricity problems, along with insects and mosquitoes. The hostels do not seem hygienic. The washrooms are very dirty, and the mess is not hygienic.

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Idamakanti Mohana ... | B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Higher Learning and Research
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
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3.8
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
The college is satisfactory if we interact with faculty and participate.

Infrastructure: The hostel infrastructure is not that good. Facilities are not worth the hostel fee. Wi-Fi is provided in the hostels, but the mess food is not very good. People from nearby Visakhapatnam may find the food more suitable. Labs are okay and could be better. The classrooms are also okay, but they are not very comfortable. The library is good.

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ARUN KEDARISETTY | B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Higher Learning and Research
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
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3.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
Study life is good, but campus life is not.

Infrastructure: Our college is small. It has now been converted into a deemed university, so the three Gayatri campuses come under one name. The college is small, but the hostel is good and well-maintained. Only vegetarian food is available in the college hostel and canteen.

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GANTA RAJASEKHARA ... | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) - Batch of 2029
Offered by Sir C R Reddy College of Engineering
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
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3.8
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
College provides decent placement support, amazing lab facilities but need update in administration.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure and facilities are good. Computer labs are average. Classroom environment is boring. Library of our college is really excellent. Hostel facilities at that fee charged are really good, and food quality is also good. Sports are the highest priority on this campus. Medical facilities are available.

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Doddi pavan | B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science) - Batch of 2027
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree and PG Courses
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Good college for B.Sc. Computer Science.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is good, with a nice drinking water facility. Our computer labs in the B.Sc. Computer Science department have updated systems with AC and internet. The classrooms are neat and big. The library is average, but all subject books and some competitive exam books are available. Free Wi-Fi is also available. There is no hostel for degree students, and a canteen is also not available. Medical facilities are limited, with only a first-aid box available in the office room. There is no ...

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Merapala Ravi Teja | Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2024
Offered by Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College
Reviewed on 19 Sep 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
My journey in this college. Sharing my experience.

Infrastructure: Hostel facilities were not available on campus, but good hostels were available outside the college. Around 3–4 students could be accommodated in a single room, and the rooms were quite spacious. The mess food was good and hygienic, and proper care was taken regarding food quality.

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Chimata Rohini | B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2028
Offered by Sagi Rama Krishnam Raju Engineering College
Reviewed on 14 Sep 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Good infrastructure & campus life with good opportunities for CSE students.

Infrastructure: The CSE department has good infrastructure. We have well-equipped computer labs, spacious classrooms, Wi-Fi facilities, and access to the central library. The campus is clean and provides a good environment for academics. Hostel facilities are decent, with mess and canteen facilities available. Sports and extracurricular facilities are also provided, and basic medical support is available on campus.

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Pinapathruni Gree ... | B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Higher Learning and Research
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2026
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3.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
Good academics and library, but infrastructure and campus life need improvement.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is not too bad and not too good. Labs are good. The classrooms don't have properly working fans. The library is the best for getting any books. We even have a digital library. I am a day scholar, so I don't know anything about the hostel facilities, but I have heard they are average. Canteen food is sometimes good and sometimes okay. Coming to sports, we have a big ground and also a gym.

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YUVANMAYI V | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) - Batch of 2026
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree and PG Courses
Reviewed on 1 Sep 2026
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3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
Review of GVP College for Degree and PG Courses (A).

Infrastructure: The college provides well-equipped labs. We can make good use of labs. There is also a centralized library. Each department has its own department library. Hostel facilities are good. The girls' hostel is inside the campus itself. The boys' hostel is 1 km away from the college.

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P Koushik Tej | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Sir C R Reddy College of Engineering
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026
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2.8
Placements 2 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 2
Review of Sir C R Reddy College of Engineering.

Infrastructure: Our college has good Wi-Fi in labs. All labs are digitalised with CCTV cameras and high-speed internet. Every class has projectors. Library is open from Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In the library, we have free Wi-Fi.

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SATYA SRI JALLI | B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by Sagi Rama Krishnam Raju Engineering College
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026
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4.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
Everything is good in overall.

Infrastructure: Everything is good according to the college, as we have good facilities in each and every department. Hostel facilities are good too even though it is about cleaning, it's really excellent in maintenance. We also have sports facilities in our college, and permission in the hostel.

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Surya | B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science) - Batch of 2023
Offered by Aditya Degree College, Visakhapatnam
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
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3.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 3
Placement training has to be improved for students who cannot speak in group discussions.

Infrastructure: The college infrastructure was satisfactory, but can be improved in terms of advanced technical facilities. Our college provided clean drinking water and well-maintained toilets, which were appreciable. Classrooms and basic facilities were satisfactory. We had modern computer labs, updated software, high-speed internet, and smart classrooms. Advanced equipment was provided.

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Meesala Revanth | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Higher Learning and Research
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026
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4.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Very good in placements and has a great faculty but needs some infrastructure upgrades.

Infrastructure: Our college has a good library and it also contains a digital library. Every class has a Wi-Fi connection and labs are well maintained with new, upgraded systems. The quality of food in the mess is very great but it doesn't contain any non-vegetarian food items and for games and sports we have a very big ground.

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