University of Hyderabad
Other name | Hyderabad Central University |
|---|---|
| Motto | Sā vidya ya vimuktaye |
Motto in English | "Education results in liberation." |
| Type | Public Central University |
| Established | 1974 |
| Founder | Parliament of India |
| Accreditation | |
| Chancellor | Justice L. Narasimha Reddy (Retd.) |
| Vice-Chancellor | Basuthkar Jagadeeshwar Rao |
| Rector | Governor of Telangana |
| Visitor | President of India |
| Students | 5,000 |
| Location | , , 17°27′36″N 78°19′55″E / 17.4599791°N 78.3320099°E |
| Campus | Urban 2,300 acre |
| Affiliations | |
| Website | www.uohyd.ac.in |
.svg){kind=link}
The University of Hyderabad (UoH) is a prestigious public central research university located in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Established in 1974, this mostly residential campus has more than 5,000 students and 400 faculty, from several disciplines. UoH boasts a sprawling 2,300-acre campus known for its lush greenery, scenic beauty and biodiversity.
It is recognized as an Institute of National Importance (INI) and is one of India's top-ranking universities. Renowned for its academic excellence and research contributions, it offers a wide range of postgraduate, doctoral, and integrated programs across disciplines like sciences, humanities, social sciences, management, and arts through its various schools and departments. Recognized with an NAAC A++ accreditation and consistently ranked among India’s top universities. With strong global collaborations, competitive admissions through entrance exams, and a distinguished alumni network spanning journalism, politics, academia, and civil services, the University of Hyderabad stands as a leading institution in higher education and research in India.
The campus is rich in flora and fauna, home to over 734 flower plants, 10 species of mammals, 15 species of reptiles, and 220 species of birds.