Top Ten Universities in Chennai

1. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

• Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) holds the #4 spot in the top Indian university rankings. This residential institute with nearly 460 faculty, 4,500 students and 1,250 administrative and supporting staff is a self-contained campus of around 617 acres. It has established itself as a premier educational institute for education, research and industrial consultancy in India.

  Indian Institute of Technology Madras
  I. I. T. Post Office
  Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600036
  India
  +91 (44)-2257-0725
  http://www.iitm.ac.in/

2. Anna University

• Anna University’s Chennai Campus is ranked # 5 of India’s top universities. Established in 1978, the university now offers higher education courses in engineering, technology and allied sciences relevant to the current and projected needs of modern society. The university advocates cooperation between the academic and industrial communities and promotes research and study within its jurisdiction and the whole of India.

  Anna University
  Sardar Patel Rd., Guindy
  Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025
  India
  +91 (44)-2235-1445
  http://www.annauniv.edu/

3. University of Madras

• The University of Madras is the 14th best university in India, according to the University Web Ranking. Founded in 1857, it is the mother of almost all the old universities of Southern India. The university’s jurisdiction covers three districts of Tamil Nadu. The university strengthens and widens its teaching and research activities as part of its vision of being a key learning institution in India.

  University of Madras
  University Centenary Bldg. Chepauk Triplicane
  Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005
  India
  +91 (44)-2536-8778
  http://www.unom.ac.in/

4. Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

• Ranking 58th in India’s best universities, the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University maintains uniformly high standards for responsive medical education in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the premier medical universities of the country and is the second largest health sciences university in India.

  Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
  69 Anna Salai Guindy
  Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032
  India
  +91 (44)-223-53595
  http://www.tnmmu.ac.in/

5. Sathyabama University

• Sathyabama University is ranked 146th in the top Indian university rankings, and is known as a pioneer institute in engineering, science, technology and education courses. In 2009, the university set the record for the “World’s Largest Solar Steam Cooking System.” It also received recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records with the title “World’s Longest Painting” during the National Association of Students of Architecture Convention in 2002 .

  Sathyabama University
  Jeppiaar Nagar, Old Mamallapuram Rd.
  Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119
  India
  +91 (44)-2450-2430
  http://www.sathyabamauniversity.ac.in/

6. Bharath University

• Bharath University holds the 175th spot in the top university rankings in India. Established under the Sri Lakshmi Ammal Educational Trust, the university provides outstanding structure to aspiring students who want to become competent scientists, engineers, and technologists and medical professionals.

  Bharat University
  173 Agharam Rd.
  Selaiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600073
  India
  +91 (44)-2229-0742
  http://bharathuniv.com/

7. Saveetha University

• Ranking 205th of India’s best universities, Saveetha University is one of the premier universities in the country, maintaining medical, technical and management institutions. Located in the outskirts of Greater Chennai (Madras), the gateway of South India, this vibrant educational community aims to convert students into skilled professionals on par with global standards.

  Saveetha University
  162 Poonamalle High Rd.
  Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600077
  India
  +91 (44)-2680-1580
  http://saveetha.com/

8. Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University

• Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University is ranked # 214 of the best universities in India. It provides the knowledge of law and the promotion of legal education and well-being in the community. It aims for the development of students and research scholars with a sense of responsibility to serve the society in this field. It also organizes suitable programs to impart basic legal knowledge for those living in the remote and rural areas.

  Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
  Poompozhil 5 Greenways Rd.
  Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028
  India
  +91 (44)-2464-1212
  http://www.tndalu.org

9. Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

• With a rank of 228th in the top Indian university rankings, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, which started out as an agricultural school in Chennai offering diploma and certificate courses in the field of veterinary and animal science, has now expanded to a renowned university. It provides outstanding education to a rapidly-changing environment needing professionals in veterinary and animal sciences. It has top facilities catering to the needs of students in the areas of veterinary, fishery and food technology.

  Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
  Madhavaram Milk Colony
  Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600051
  India
  +91 (44)-2555-1586
  http://tanuvas.tn.nic.in/

10, Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha

• Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha ranks 269th in the top Indian university rankings. It is renowned in providing education with priority to the Hindi language. This learning institution has a competitive application system and offers bachelor, masteral and doctoral degrees in the fields of Hindi, journalism, communication and education.

  Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha
  Thanikachalam Rd.
  Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
  India
  +91 (44)-2433-2094
  http://www.dbhps-chennai.com/