Anna University, Chennai is a Public State University, established in 1978, located in Kotturpuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) with &rsquo;A++&rsquo; Grade, approved by the UGC (University Grants Commission) and AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education). Anna University is ranked at 49th position in Management, 13th in Engineering, 14th in University and 18th position in Overall category, as per the NIRF rankings 2023.
Anna University, Chennai: Highlights
AU Chennai offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. Admission to the courses is either merit or entrance-based. Candidates must fulfil the Anna University admission criteria to be eligible for the courses. The Centre for University-Industry Collaboration (CUIC) takes care of Anna University placement activities. The centre also conducts industrial training, campus placements, visits and projects for the students. Anna University Centre for University-Industry Collaboration offers placements to the final-year students. The cell offers soft skill development and competency building programmes to improve students' employability. The CUIC also collaborates with industry leaders to provide hackathons, contests and scholarships based on skill level. CUIC actively collaborates with prominent industries to create a network of internship and placement opportunities for students.
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Establishment Year
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1978
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Institution Type
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State University
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Genders Accepted
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Male and Female
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Student Count
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2790
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Faculty Count
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512
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Campus Size
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189 acres
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