University of Hyderabad

Founding and Early Years

The University of Hyderabad (UoH), also called Hyderabad Central University, was established in 1974 by an Act of Parliament. It is a Central University fully funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university was created to promote advanced postgraduate education and research in India. From the beginning, UoH focused on interdisciplinary learning and research, aiming to be a top center for higher education.

It first started at ‘The Golden Threshold’, a historic building in Hyderabad gifted by Sarojini Naidu’s family. The university operated from temporary campuses before moving to its present location on a sprawling 2,300-acre site on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The peaceful, green campus presents a perfect, serene environment for learning and innovation. The Golden Threshold also hosted the Sarojini Naidu School of Performing Arts, Fine Arts and Communication. Today, it is home to the Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning and serves as a cultural hub for the university. UoH attracted prestigious faculty and researchers at the outset, laying a strong foundation for robust growth. It went on to develop a reputation for excellence in fields such as humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and technology.

Evolution and Expansion

Since its inception, University of Hyderbad has grown tremendously to become India's Institution of Eminence providing graduate, postgraduate education and advanced research. From its humble start, UoH has expanded into a modern and dynamic academic ecosystem with 12 schools, over 40 departments and centres and a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning. The university currently has a wide range of programs in sciences, social sciences, humanities, engineering, management and arts.

UoH has established comprehensive collaborations with global institutions, more than 100 MoUs signed with overseas universities for student and faculty exchange programs, collaborative research efforts and academic exchanges. The research output of the university continues to grow, backed by many funded projects from national and international organizations like DST, CSIR, UGC, ICSSR and DBT.

Important highlights of University of Hyderabad:

• Institution Type: Central University (established in 1974 by an Act of Parliament)
• Campus: Sprawling 2,300-acre eco-friendly campus located in Gachibowli, Hyderabad
• Academic Strength: 12 Schools, 40+ Departments/Centres and 5 Interdisciplinary Centres
• International Collaborations: MoUs with over 100 global universities and institutions
• Research Excellence: 

1. Hosts Centres for Advanced Studies in multiple disciplines
2. Over 500 PhD scholars enrolled annually
3. Significant research funding from DST, DBT, ICSSR and international bodies

• Faculty: Over 400 faculty members, including recipients of prestigious awards and fellowships
• Student Body: More than 5,000 students from across India and abroad

Academic Programs

UoH mainly offers postgraduate and doctoral programs, along with integrated courses that combine undergraduate and postgraduate studies. It does not offer standalone undergraduate degrees but provides integrated UG+PG courses. It provides study programs through its 12 schools of study:

• School of Mathematics and Statistics
• School of Physics
• School of Chemistry
• School of Life Sciences
• School of Humanities
• School of Social Sciences
• School of Management Studies
• School of Engineering Sciences and Technology
• School of Computer and Information Sciences
• School of Medical Sciences
• School of Economics
• School of Performing Arts, Fine Arts & Communication

The university offers over 72 postgraduate degree programs, along with integrated courses, MTech, MBA, MCA, MSc and PhD programs. UoH also provides distance education through its Centre for Distance and Visual Learning.

Please find the list of degree programs offered by UoH:

School of Mathematics and Statistics

• Integrated MSc
• MSc in Mathematics
• MSc in Applied Mathematics
• MSc in Statistics
• PhD in Mathematics
• PhD in Statistics

School of Physics

• Integrated MSc
• MSc in Physics
• PhD in Physics

School of Chemistry

• BSc (Honours/Research) in Chemistry
• MSc in Chemistry
• Integrated MSc
• PhD in Physics

School of Life Sciences

• Department of Biochemistry - Offers M.Sc., PhD and Integrated M.Sc.-PhD programs.
• Department of Plant Sciences - Provide courses such as M.Sc. in Plant Biology and Biotechnology, M.Sc. in Molecular Biology (in collaboration with sister departments), Ph.D. in Plant Sciences.
• Department of Animal Biology - MSc Animal Biology and Biotechnology, Ph.D. in Animal Biology, Integrated M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Animal Biology and Biotechnology.
• Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics - M.Sc. Biotechnology: (Sponsored by DBT, Govt. of India), M.Tech Bioinformatics:(Sponsored by the UGC under Innovative program and approved by AICTE), Integrated M.Sc./Ph.D Biotechnology, Ph.D Biotechnology.
• Department of Systems and Computational Biology - Integrated MSc in Systems Biology (IMSc Systems Biology), MSc in Systems and Computational Biology, PhD in Systems and Computational Biology.

School of Humanities

• Department of English - MA (English), Ph.D (English)
• Department of Philosophy - MA (Philosophy), M Phil (Philosophy) and Ph.D (Philosophy)
• Department of Hindi - MA (Hindi), Integrated MA(Hindi), M.phil (Hindi) and Ph. D (Hindi)
• Department of Telugu - IMA (Telugu), MA (Telugu) and Ph.D (Telugu)
• Department of Urdu - MA (Urdu), M Phil (Urdu) and Ph.D (Urdu)
• Department of Sanskrit Studies - MA (Sanskrit Studies), M Phil (Sanskrit Studies) and Ph.D (Sanskrit Studies)
• Centre for Comparative Literature (CCL) - MA (Comparative Literature) and Ph.D (Comparative Literature)
• Centre for Applied Linguistics & Translation Studies (CALTS) - Integrated M.A. in Language Sciences, M.A. in Applied Linguistics, Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Ph.D. in Translation Studies

School of Social Sciences

• Department of Anthropology - MA (Anthropology), M Phil (Anthropology) and PhD (Anthropology).
• Department of History - MA (History) and Ph.D (History)
• Department of Political Science - MA (Political Science), M Phil (Political Science), Ph.D (Political Science) and I.M.A (Political Science)
• Department of Sociology - M.Phil and Ph.D (Sociology), M.A. (Sociology), Integrated Studies (Sociology)
• Department of Edn. & Edn. Technology - Masters (Education and Education Technology) and Ph.D (Education and Education Technology)
• Centre for Regional Studies - M.Phil. (Regional Studies) and Ph.D. (Regional Studies)
• Centre for Folk Culture Studies - Ph.D (Folk Culture Studies)
• Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy - M.Phil and Ph.D
• Centre for the Study of Indian Diaspora - MA (Indian Diaspora) and Ph.D (Indian Diaspora)
• Centre for Knowledge, Culture and Innovation Studies
• Centre for Human Rights
• Centre for Ambedkar Studies
• Centre for Women’s Studies - MA (Gender Studies) and Ph.D (Gender Studies)

School of Management Studies

• MBA
• MBA in Healthcare and Hospital Management
• MBA in Business Analytics
• MBA (Executive)
• PhD programme

School of Engineering Sciences and Technology

• MTech - Materials Engineering
• MTech - Nano Science and Technology
• MTech - Manufacturing Science and Engineering
• Integrated MTech
• PhD - Materials Engineering
• PhD - Nano Science and Technology

School of Computer and Information Sciences

• PhD
• Integrated MTech
• MTech - CS
• MTech - AI
• MTech - IT
• MCA

School of Medical Sciences

• Integrated Master of Optometry
• Master of Public Health 
• PhD Health Sciences 

School of Economics

• M.A.
• M.Phil
• PhD

School of Performing Arts, Fine Arts & Communication

• Department of Communication - MA Communication and PhD Communication
• Department of Dance - MPA Dance and PhD Dance
• Department of Fine Arts - MFA (Painting, Sculpture, Print Making) and MFA (Art History and Visual Studies)
• Department of Theatre Arts - MPA Theatre Arts and PhD Theatre Arts
• Department of Music - MPA (Music)

Rankings & Accreditations

National Rankings

• NIRF 2024:
   
  • 17th among all Indian universities
     
  • 25th overall in India
     
• NIRF 2023:
   
  • 10th in the University category
     
  • 20th in the Overall category
     

International Rankings

• QS World University Rankings 2025:
   
  • Ranked in the 801–850 band globally
     
• QS Asia University Rankings 2025:
   
  • Ranked #228 in Asia
     
• QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025:
   
  • Featured among the world's best in 7 subjects
     

Major Accreditations

• NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council):
   
  • A++ Grade (Highest rating)
     
  • CGPA of 3.28, valid until January 2, 2028
     
• UGC (University Grants Commission):
   
  • Recognized as a University with Potential for Excellence (UPE)
     
  • Fully funded Central University
     
• Institute of Eminence (IoE):
   
  • Designated as one of 10 public institutions by the Government of India (September 2019)
     

Regulatory & Professional Recognitions

• Recognized by:
   
  • Ministry of Education, Government of India
     
  • UGC (University Grants Commission)
     
• Member of:
   
  • Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
     
• Program-Specific Accreditations:
   
  • NBA – National Board of Accreditation
     
  • AICTE – All India Council for Technical Education
     
  • Bar Council of India – For Law programs
     
  • Pharmacy Council of India – For Pharmacy programs
     

Research and Innovation

University of Hyderabad lays strong emphasis on research and innovation. Here is a glimpse of the research activities that are being carried out at the university:

• TIE-U: An international, 6-month program that guides and nurtures university students to convert innovative concepts into market-viable startups, bridging academia and industry.
• DST-UoH-TEC: The Technology, Industrial Liaison and Entrepreneurship Unit (TIE-U) at University of Hyderabad is a center of knowledge and resources to facilitate technology transfer, industry collaboration and entrepreneurship.
• DST-UoH-CPR: A special center at UoH dedicated to enabling collaborative research, technology transfer and industry-academia collaborations (based on naming conventions and university practice).
• ASPIRE: ASPIRE is the University of Hyderabad’s incubation platform that nurtures startups, promotes innovation and provides business support in sectors like pharma, biotech and renewable energy.
• ENPRENDIA Project: An industry-institute interface initiative at UoH that builds entrepreneurship skills and innovation capacity among students and faculty through workshops and partnership events.

Campus Life

Spanning over a vast area of approximately 2,300 acres, University of Hyderabad (UoH) campus is one of the largest and greenest university campuses in India. This spacious and serene environment creates a perfect setting for academic pursuits and personal growth.

Infrastructure and Facilities

• Smart Classrooms: Furnished with latest audio-visual equipment to facilitate interactive learning.
• Libraries: Central Library housing 4+ lakh books, journals, e-resources and access to national and international databases.
• Advanced Laboratories: State-of-the-art labs in science and tech departments support cutting-edge research.
• Hostels & Residences: Comfortable, secure hostels for students and residential space for faculty members create a thriving campus life.
• Sports Facilities: Comprehensive infrastructure for indoor sports as well as outdoor sports, with frequent events to promote student involvement.
• Cultural Spaces: Music, drama, literary events and popular fests such as Sukkon are hosted in auditoriums and open-air spaces.
• Amenities and Facilities: On-campus health center, bank/ATM, post office, canteens and shops make residents' life convenient.

Student Life and Community

The lavish campus of University of Hyderabad encourages a vibrant student community with several clubs, societies and organizations focused on academic interests, social service, arts and sports. The campus life enables students to imbibe leadership qualities, teamwork and belongingness.
 

Why Choose University of Hyderabad?

• Strong Academic Standing: Popular for excellent teaching and research.
• Experienced Faculty: Well-qualified and committed teachers and researchers.
• Research Opportunities: More than 350 active research projects and interface with industries and foreign universities.
• Global Recognition: Degrees accepted globally.
• Inclusive Environment: Non-discriminatory open admission policy on any basis.
• Holistic Development: Focus on both academic and extracurricular development.

Admission Process

• For Integrated UG+PG Courses: Admission through CUET UG national entrance test.
• For PG and M.Phil./Ph.D. Programs: Admission is on the basis of the university's own entrance examinations (GAT-B) or relevant national-level exam marks (such as GATE, UGC-NET, CAT for MBA).
• Application: Online application by candidates through the official University of Hyderabad website.
• Selection: On merit, through entrance test marks and interviews if applicable.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

• Merit-based scholarships for high-scoring students.
• Government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS and minority students.
• Research fellowships such as UGC-JRF, CSIR and others for Ph.D. scholars.
• Fee waivers and financial assistance for economically weaker students.

Placements and Industry Connections

The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has built a strong reputation for excellent placements and robust industry connections, ensuring students are well-prepared for their professional careers.

Placement Highlights (2023-2024):

• Highest Package: In the 2023 placement drive, the highest annual CTC package offered was INR 23 lakh per annum (LPA).

• Average Packages:

  • The 5-year Integrated UG-PG program recorded the highest average CTC at INR 7.3 LPA.

  • 2-year PG programs had an average CTC of INR 6.75 LPA in 2023, with 461 students receiving PPOs.

  • All 15 graduates from the 3-year PG program received PPOs, with an average CTC of INR 7 LPA.

• Placement Rate and Participation: Out of 1,612 graduates in 2023, 499 received pre-placement offers and 497 chose higher studies. The average CTC across all programs rose by 14.75%, with the 5-year Integrated PG program achieving a 12% placement rate and an average package of INR 7.3 LPA.

• Industry-Academia Initiatives: UoH encourages industry interaction through regular campus recruitment drives, internships, workshops and project-based learning. The placement cell actively connects students with industry leaders, ensuring they gain practical experience and exposure to current market trends.