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.

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Overall Infrastructure Rating (Out of 5)

3.9

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BELLAMKONDA HRUSH ... | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Sanketika Vidya Parishad Engineering College
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
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3.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 3
There is no dissatisfaction, but the average of our college.

Infrastructure: In our college, there are no hostels, no proper facilities, but the library is good. It's very peaceful to read in my library rooms. Sports and games are all very good and average maintenance, and also Wi-Fi is good during college times.

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Karishma Raj Dasari | B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
The beauty of my college is its neat and friendly environment.

Infrastructure: The hostel environment is peaceful and friendly. We have almost 5 floors with 7 rooms on each floor. The food in the hostel is also hygienic and healthy. We also have a place for playing. The classrooms are very clean. Every lab has equipment that we can use for the practical very neatly.

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v gunakar samyuktha | B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree and PG Courses
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
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3.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 1 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
I am lucky to get a seat in our college under a scholarship.

Infrastructure: I like the college premises. I love the infrastructure of our college. I like the atmosphere of the college. I am hesitant to walk on the road when there is heavy traffic. I don't like the maintenance of some labs, don't like the washrooms in some blocks. I don't like the roads when there is traffic.

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Palugulla Mohith ... | B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2024
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
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4.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
I am satisfied with my college because of its good faculty and some above-average infrastructure.

Infrastructure: In the college hostel, the infrastructure is too good, and cleaning will be done daily. But in food, it is above average. Sports and games are available in our college. Medical facilities are also available. Sports like football, cricket, kabaddi, volleyball, running, and more. Cultural activities like singing, dancing, and some traditional activities.

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Anonymous | B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree and PG Courses
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Good infrastructure and best placements.

Infrastructure: The hostel facilities are too good. The campus provided separate hostels for boys and girls. The bedrooms are good with an attached bathroom. The food is good. Infrastructure is good. The classrooms are good with comfortable benches. Labs are good. Library is also available. Wi-Fi facilities are also available. The medical facilities are good.

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Triveni | Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2023
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree and PG Courses
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
My honest review of my college.

Infrastructure: I am not a hosteler, I am a day scholar. Don't have single rooms, they provide shared rooms with 4-6 members. Outside of campus, we have PG accommodation, for hostel and for mess, we should pay yearly Rs 65,000/-. Food is good, especially South Indian food, which tastes awesome.

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Srinu D | B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2026
Offered by Sagi Rama Krishnam Raju Engineering College
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
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4.8
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
College has great infrastructure and faculty support, but placement opportunities are limited.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available throughout the college. A separate block is allocated for the central library and digital library. Students can access those resources with a library card. Labs are equipped with modern equipment and qualified technicians. Classrooms are equipped with digital TVs and projector facilities.

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Reddy Vasantha La ... | B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2026
Offered by Sir C R Reddy College of Engineering
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
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3.2
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 3
Good college with a nice campus, supportive faculty, quality teaching, but average placements.

Infrastructure: Our department provides good facilities like well-equipped labs, spacious classrooms, and a library with a wide range of books and resources. The hostel quality is decent, and the food served in the mess and canteen is satisfactory. Medical facilities are available on campus, and students can also enjoy various sports and games, making the overall campus environment active and comfortable for learning.

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Divya | B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2026
Offered by Sir C R Reddy College of Engineering
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
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3.8
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 3
Satisfied with college but placements are low.

Infrastructure: There is a big library on our campus where we get a lot of books, and we can take them and use them for study. The Wi-Fi connection is very poor. The labs in our department are not good; they have been under construction since our first year, and still, they are not completed. The faculties are good and friendly. We don't have proper sports timings to play. The medical team is also good. The canteen costs are too high, and the food quality is not good.

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Gandi Maneesha | B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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4.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Good infrastructure, great faculty, support in placements, sports, and extracurricular activities.

Infrastructure: The classrooms, labs, and library are so good and well. The facilities were good, and the surroundings of the college are so peaceful. Our college has every facility, like a canteen, medical emergencies, and they also support us in sports and extracurricular activities.

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Uppalapati Nikhitha | B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2026
Offered by Sir C R Reddy College of Engineering
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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4.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Good infrastructure and highly qualified staff with reasonable fees.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is simply good, and the environment of our college is favourable to study, and it has a really peaceful weather. The facilities include 24/7 water and power supply. If the power is gone, then within a second, the generators provide the power. PPT classes take place.

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Ashish | B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
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3.6
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 3
Review of Gayatri Vidya Parishad College.

Infrastructure: The facilities are very good in my college. We have very beautiful classrooms and hostel rooms. We have a library and no Wi-Fi available. We have so many sitting places for students when they have free time. We have the best quality food being provided in the hostel for hostelers. We have a small medical clinic for students and staff. Sports are also there, but many are interested in studying.

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BONU KUMARI | B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2028
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
GVP College: Top placements, great faculty, safe campus, labs, Wi-Fi, and anti-ragging.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available with a high signal. Wi-Fi is available everywhere in my college. Labs are perfect, and every requirement is very good with excellent computer systems in my library. All textbooks are available, and related textbooks are also provided for free for a period of 15 days. Library has textbooks from its branches and all the record books.

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SIRIGIRISETTY Sra ... | B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
College has excellent infrastructure, and faculty members are also good.

Infrastructure: All facilities are available. The food provided is purely vegetarian, making this hostel good option for vegetarians. However, there are no medical facilities in this hostel. In case of an emergency, students are taken to Gayatri Medical College for treatment.

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Rakesh Joonapudi | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) - Batch of 2026
Offered by Sir C R Reddy College of Engineering
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
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4.8
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
You can find the purpose of life here.

Infrastructure: My college infrastructure is very nice. It has different department buildings for each branch. It is one of the best library facilities, a bookstore, and a canteen. The college provides Wi-Fi. This is available in every department building.

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