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Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Andhra University

Recognised byNAAC A++UGC ApprovedNational Assessment and Accreditation Council A++University Grants Commission EntitledUGC DEB Approved
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Rating

4.1/5

Years of legacy

100 years

Approvals

5 bodies

Programmes

13

About.

Andhra University is a NAAC A++ accredited, UGC-entitled state university based in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1926, it is among India’s oldest universities, and its School of Distance Education — set up in 1972 — is one of the country’s longest-running providers of distance and online learning. Its online degrees are UGC-entitled and carry the same academic standing as its on-campus qualifications. Through its online School of Distance Education it offers UGC-entitled programmes — a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Commerce at undergraduate level, and at postgraduate level a Master of Arts in English, Economics, Political Science, Human Resource Management or Journalism and Mass Communication, a Master of Commerce, and a Master of Business Administration with specialisations spanning Business Analytics, FinTech, Digital Marketing, Health Care Services Management and Tourism & Event Management. Learning is delivered online through recorded lectures and weekend live sessions, with downloadable course materials and dedicated learner support.

Programmes offered.

Beyond the classroom

Career services.

Distance-Education Pedigree

Andhra University’s School of Distance Education, established in 1972, is among the oldest in India, giving its online programmes a long-established foundation in remote teaching.

Flexible Digital Learning

Recorded lectures and downloadable study materials let learners progress at their own pace, anytime and from anywhere.

Experienced University Faculty

Programmes are taught by the state university’s faculty drawn from its arts, science, commerce and management departments.

Career and Placement Support

Learners receive placement assistance that connects them with employers across IT services, manufacturing and the wider regional job market.

Flexible pricing

How you can pay.

Every programme supports all four payment modes — pick what suits your cash-flow.

One-time payment

Pay Annually

Pay Per Semester

Zero-cost EMI options*

Exact fees vary by college. Open any programme page for the full fee breakdown.

*Zero-cost EMI is offered via third-party financing partners, subject to their approval and terms. UGPG.online does not provide credit.

Questions, answered.

Yes. Andhra University is accredited NAAC A++ and its online programmes are offered under UGC entitlement with UGC-DEB approval, so an online degree carries the same academic standing as its on-campus equivalent. It is accepted for private and public-sector employment, competitive examinations and further study.

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