We shall transform higher education and contribute to the improvement of life itself by the application of knowledge.
Andhra University was constituted in the year 1926 by the Madras Act of 1926. The 86-year-old institution is fortunate to have Sir C.R. Reddy as its founder Vice-Chancellor, as the steps taken by this visionary proved to be fruitful in the long run.Andhra University is one of the prestigious universities located in Visakhapatnam was founded by Sir C.R. Reddy. The university is not only one of the oldest educational institutions in the country but is also the first to be conceived as a residential and teaching-cum-affiliating university, mainly devoted to post-graduate teaching and research. Also, Check Andhra University Affiliated Colleges. AU SDE (Andhra University School of Distance Education) was started in 1972 by Andhra University. It has 23 permanent faculties. The school of distance education presently offering 4 UG Programs, 18 PG Programs, 5 Certification Courses, 9 PG Diploma Courses, 15 Professional Courses and 7 Collaborative Courses through Distance Education Mode. Check AU SDE Courses.
1. The University has a separate department named as Andhra University School of Distance Education to serve the purpose of the private mode of study. 2. The Library has huge collection of books a-part from important journals , microfilms, paper and palm leaf manuscript.