Sri Krishnadevaraya University
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
About Sri Krishnadevaraya University
Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU) is a major public university in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, established in 1981. Named after the great Vijayanagara emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya, the university was created to cater to the higher education needs of the Rayalaseema region. It has grown into a large affiliating university with a vast campus spreading over 500 acres. SKU offers a wide range of postgraduate and research programs in Arts, Commerce, and Sciences.
The university is committed to providing quality education, promoting research, and contributing to regional development. It has numerous departments, including English, Telugu, Economics, Commerce, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science. The university campus houses the administrative building, various departmental blocks, a central library, hostels for students, and sports facilities.
The SKU College of Arts and SKU College of Science are its constituent colleges on campus. The university's central library is a major resource for students and researchers, with a vast collection of books and journals. Sri Krishnadevaraya University plays a pivotal role in the educational landscape of Andhra Pradesh, with hundreds of degree and professional colleges affiliated to it.