ABOUT ANNA UNIVERSITY
Asia’s oldest technical institution founded in 1794 and the oldest one established outside Europe.
Anna University was established on 4th September, 1978 as a unitary type of University. This University was named after Late Dr. C.N. Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. It offers higher education in Engineering, Technology, Architecture and Applied Sciences relevant to the current and projected needs of the society. Besides promoting research and disseminating knowledge gained therefrom, it fosters cooperation between the academic and industrial communities.
The University was formed by integrating four technical institutions, viz., College of Engineering Guindy, Alagappa College of Technology, Madras Institute of Technology and School of Architecture and Planning.
Anna University has been ranked No. 2 in the ‘State Public Universities Category’ by NIRF 2025. As per QS World University Rankings 2025, Anna University has been ranked No. 383 globally and No. 10 among Indian Institutions.