Acharya Nagarjuna University, a state university established in 1976, has been constantly striving towards achieving progress and expansion during its existence for over three decades, in terms of introducing new courses in the University Colleges, affiliated colleges and professional colleges. It is one of the front ranking and fastest expanding Universities in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It aims to remain connected academically at the forefront of all higher educational institutions.
The university was inaugurated on 11th September, 1976 by the then President of India, Sri Fakruddin Ali Ahmed and celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 2001. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) awarded A grade to Acharya Nagarjuna University. It is named after Acharya Nagarjuna – one of the most brilliant preceptors and philosophers, whose depth of thought, clarity of perception and spiritual insights were such that even after centuries, he is a source of inspiration to a vast number of people in many countries.
The university has established an International Students Cell (ISC) to cater to the needs of foreign students. It is headed by a Director, who is in constant contact with the International Institutions /organizations such as the Embassies/Consulates of the foreign countries for providing required information for the benefit of the prospective foreign students. It provides single window system to facilitate the international students with all kinds of services that they require. ISC is a host to students from several foreign countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Iraq, Panama, Vietnam, Libya, Mali, Laos, Thailand, Oman, Saudi Arabia, USA, Nigeria, South Korea, Canada, United Arab Emirates etc., studying in various facilities.