Address: Prof. C.R. Rao Road, Gachibowli, 500046 Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences), Humanities, Social Sciences
The University of Hyderabad was set up in 1974 by an Act of Parliament as a central university, and its campus lies in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana. The grounds cover about 930 hectares, roughly 2,300 acres.
Its academic work centres on the sciences, humanities, social sciences and management, taught through schools and departments. The government has designated it an Institution of Eminence, and in the NIRF 2025 ranking it stood 18th among Indian universities.
The official site publishes the current lists of schools, departments and courses. Admission rules differ by programme and are described on the university website.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Chemistry, Data Analytics, Life Sciences, Materials, Physics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
A leading research-intensive university, particularly strong in postgraduate studies. Known for its academic excellence and research output.
Research:
Significant research in areas like physics, chemistry, life sciences (biotechnology, molecular biology), AI, materials science, and social sciences.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
800
Current students***:
5000
Foreign students***:
1%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Excellent research university, particularly for postgraduate studies, strong faculty, beautiful campus.
Cons
Primarily postgraduate focused, undergraduate programs are fewer and very competitive, located somewhat outside Hyderabad main city.
Best For
Students, particularly at the postgraduate level, seeking a high-quality research environment in sciences, humanities, or social sciences at a leading central university.
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research in Bengaluru is a public research centre in materials science, neuroscience and molecular biology.
Biology, chemistry and physics are the basis of National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar, a public institute in Khordha, Odisha.
Jadavpur University is a public university in Kolkata combining science with arts and humanities.
International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad is a private institute in the same city, Hyderabad, strong in computer science and artificial intelligence.
In New Delhi, the public Jamia Millia Islamia teaches engineering, architecture and mass communication.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
Austria's public University of Vienna spans humanities, law and natural sciences.
Sweden's public Uppsala University teaches life sciences, law and humanities.
Finland's public University of Turku covers humanities, education and medicine.
In Portugal, the public University of Lisbon combines engineering, sciences and medicine.
The public Masaryk University in the Czech Republic has law, medicine, science and arts.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When was the University of Hyderabad established?
It was created in 1974 by an Act of Parliament. It is a central university.
Where is the campus?
The campus is in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, in Telangana. It covers about 930 hectares, or around 2,300 acres.
What subjects are taught?
The university covers sciences, humanities, social sciences and management. It teaches through schools and departments.
What is the Institution of Eminence status?
It is a designation given by India's Ministry of Education to selected institutions. The University of Hyderabad is among those recognised.
How is it ranked in India?
In the NIRF 2025 ranking it placed 18th among universities. NIRF is the government's national ranking framework.
How do I apply?
Admission procedures are published on the official site for each programme. Fees and entrance rules vary by course.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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