Overview
Anna University (அண்ணா பல்கலைக்கழகம்) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1978, Anna University (AU Chennai) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India. AU Chennai provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 47-year-old Indian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. AU Chennai also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.
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| Name (Non Latin) | அண்ணா பல்கலைக்கழகம் |
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| Name | Anna University |
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| Acronym | AU Chennai |
| Founded | 1978 Origins date back to 1858 (College of Engineering, Guindy) |
| Motto | Progress through Knowledge |
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| Address | Sardar Patel Road Chennai 600 025 Tamil Nadu India |
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(44) 2235 2161 |
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(44) 2235 0397 |
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