Anna University, in Tamil Nadu's capital city of Chennai, rose from the integration of four technical institutes in the city of Madras. It focuses mainly on engineering, technology and allied sciences. In 2002, the University Grants Commission endorsed Anna with Five Star status. The university is an associate of UNESCO International Center for Engineering Education (UICEE) and affiliate of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Anna University
Sardar Patel Road, Guindy
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
India
+91 44 2351445
www.annauniv.edu
Loyola College was established in 1925 by a French Jesuit priest. It has been ranked first among universities offering arts and sciences; in the field of commerce it has been ranked third. Loyola has three semesters a year, and registered students with certification from accredited institutions can transfer credits relevant to the course they are pursuing.
Loyola College
Channai-600034, Tamil Nadu
India
+91 44 28178200
http://www.loyolacollege.edu/
Tamil Nadu Open University is a member of the South Asian Foundation and the Asian Association of Open Universities and thus enjoys international recognition. The university has study centers in 10 major towns in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Open University
Directorate of Education Campus
Guindy, Chennai 600025
044 22200501
www.tnou.ac.in
The University of Madras is a state university committed to excellence. It has received A-grade accreditation by the National Assessment Accreditation Council, and the University Grants Commission granted it University with Potential for Excellence status.
University of Madras
Chepauk, Chennai 600005
Tamil Nadu, India
25396422
http://www.unom.ac.in
Situated in Coimbatore, the University of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham consists of a school of business, a school of applied arts and sciences; a school of engineering; and medical, pharmacy and nursing colleges.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Ettimadai, Coimbatore
0422 2656422.
http://www.amrita.edu/
Bharath mainly provides courses in engineering, architecture, technology and administration. It was founded in 1984 with the intention of providing higher education in science and technology.
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
173 Agharam Road, Selaiyur
Chennai 600073.
044 -- 22290742
http://www.bharathuniv.ac.in/
The university, founded in 1956, was influenced by the revolutionary concept of Mahatma Gandhi's Nai Talim education system. It mainly aims to impart knowledge about rural development to students who can then make contributions to government-based or non-government schemes.
Gandhigram Rural Institute
Distt. Dindigul, Gandhigram,
Tamil Nadu - 624302
0451-52371
http://www.ruraluniv.ac.in
The university specializes in medical, nursing, dental and physiotherapy programs. It is in Tamil Nadu's capital, Chennai, and is considered among the best medical schools in Tamil Nadu.
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education
No. 12, Vembuli Amman Koil Street,
West K.K. Nagar,
Chennai - 600078.
044-23782562
http://www.maher.ac.in
Popularly known as SASTRA, the university offers programs in engineering, science, education, management and the arts. It also offers doctoral programs and has been awarded deemed status, meaning that it can operate as an autonomous institution. Only high-performing institutes in India are awarded deemed status.
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Street,
Enathur, Kanchipuram - 631 561
04112-264301
http://www.kanchiuniv.ac.in/
The university aims to offer quality education by empowering women through science education. The university admits only women, and prayer and worship are part of its daily routine.
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women
Mettupalayam Road
Coimbatore -641 043.
0422- 2440241