Anna University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1050 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #254 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #17 of 876 | In India |
| #2 of 53 | In Tamil Nadu |
| #2 of 25 | In Chennai |
| #57 of 2,799 | For Radiochemistry |
| Top50% | For 144 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- annauniv.edu
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 34%*
* Anna University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent, and entrance examination. |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | July to April (July - October; December-April) |
Research profile
Anna University is a world-class research university with 28,262 scientific papers published and 408,034 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Anna University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 57 | 78 |
| 1992 | 68 | 97 |
| 1993 | 61 | 106 |
| 1994 | 71 | 147 |
| 1995 | 66 | 158 |
| 1996 | 111 | 168 |
| 1997 | 120 | 189 |
| 1998 | 127 | 213 |
| 1999 | 149 | 343 |
| 2000 | 163 | 402 |
| 2001 | 167 | 420 |
| 2002 | 271 | 647 |
| 2003 | 276 | 827 |
| 2004 | 341 | 1180 |
| 2005 | 388 | 1729 |
| 2006 | 549 | 2468 |
| 2007 | 582 | 3284 |
| 2008 | 631 | 4544 |
| 2009 | 659 | 5486 |
| 2010 | 883 | 6874 |
| 2011 | 1180 | 8768 |
| 2012 | 1351 | 10528 |
| 2013 | 1564 | 13423 |
| 2014 | 1676 | 15885 |
| 2015 | 1549 | 17609 |
| 2016 | 1543 | 19340 |
| 2017 | 1643 | 21904 |
| 2018 | 1754 | 25986 |
| 2019 | 1854 | 31665 |
| 2020 | 2000 | 40535 |
| 2021 | 2118 | 50723 |
| 2022 | 2059 | 56930 |
| 2023 | 1753 | 56812 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Anna University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Anna University alumni
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu is an Indian actress who works primarily in Telugu and Tamil films. She is the recipient of several accolades, including four Filmfare Awards South.
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Akkineni Nagarjuna
- Occupations
- film produceractor
- Biography
-
Akkineni Nagarjuna Rao, known mononymously as Nagarjuna, is an Indian actor, film producer, television presenter, and entrepreneur. Nagarjuna has acted predominantly in Telugu cinema, along with a few Hindi and Tamil films. He received two National Film Awards namely, for Ninne Pelladata (1996), which he produced won the Best Feature Film in Telugu and a Special Mention as actor for Annamayya (1997); nine state Nandi Awards, and three Filmfare Awards South.
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Sakshi Agarwal
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Sakshi Agarwal is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in Tamil films and in a few Kannada and Malayalam films. After beginning her working career as a marketing consultant, she pursued acting and garnered attention through part time modelling commitments. Since then she has taken up various lead and supporting roles in South Indian films. She was also a contestant in the Tamil reality TV show Bigg Boss Tamil 3.
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Nara Rohit
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Nara Rohith is an Indian actor and producer works in Telugu films. An alumnus of New York Film Academy, Rohit is known for works such as Baanam (2009), Solo (2011), Prathinidhi (2014), Rowdy Fellow (2014), Asura (2015) and Jyo Achyutananda (2016). He owns the production house Aran Media Works.
Anna University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Biotechnology | Biotechnology |
|---|---|
| Centre : Building Technology | Building Technologies |
| Centre : Computer Science | Computer Science |
| Centre : Computer Science | Computer Science |
| Centre : Crystal Growth | Crystallography |
| Centre : Environmental Studies | Environmental Studies |
| Centre : Human Settlements | Social Studies |
| Centre : New and Renewable Sources of Energy | Natural Resources |
| Centre : Water Resources | Water Management |
| College : Engineering | Arts and Humanities, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Physics, Printing and Printmaking, Social Sciences, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Architecture and Planning | Architecture and Planning |
| Faculty : Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| Faculty : Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Power Engineering |
| Faculty : Information and Communication Engineering | Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Management Sciences | Management |
| Faculty : Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Science and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Geology, Media Studies, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Technology | Biotechnology, Ceramics and Glass Technology, Chemical Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Technology, Textile Technology |
| Institute : Ocean Management | Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Institute : Remote Sensing | Surveying and Mapping |
| Institute : Technology | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Instrument Making, Production Engineering, Rubber Technology, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | AU Chennai अन्ना विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Motto | Progress through Knowledge |
Location and contacts
| Address | Sardar Patel Road Guindy Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 025 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,265,000 |