University of Madras: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1710 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #449 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #29 of 876 | In India |
| #4 of 53 | In Tamil Nadu |
| #3 of 25 | In Chennai |
| #186 of 2,928 | For Radiochemistry |
| Top50% | For 100 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- unom.ac.in
- Languages
- English;Tamil
- Acceptance rate
- 33%*
* The University of Madras 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 | Undergraduate programmes, 12 years of school education (senior secondary grade or higher secondary level) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | June to April |
Research profile
University of Madras is a world-class research university with 17,759 scientific papers published and 339,965 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, and Materials Science.
University of Madras majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 177 | 718 |
| 1994 | 157 | 764 |
| 1995 | 160 | 857 |
| 1996 | 191 | 896 |
| 1997 | 173 | 1018 |
| 1998 | 167 | 999 |
| 1999 | 195 | 1153 |
| 2000 | 229 | 1311 |
| 2001 | 205 | 1546 |
| 2002 | 236 | 1986 |
| 2003 | 331 | 2431 |
| 2004 | 283 | 2675 |
| 2005 | 443 | 3240 |
| 2006 | 465 | 4023 |
| 2007 | 419 | 4949 |
| 2008 | 447 | 5639 |
| 2009 | 415 | 6397 |
| 2010 | 394 | 7671 |
| 2011 | 513 | 9094 |
| 2012 | 569 | 10319 |
| 2013 | 597 | 11301 |
| 2014 | 570 | 12385 |
| 2015 | 548 | 12729 |
| 2016 | 546 | 13104 |
| 2017 | 623 | 14698 |
| 2018 | 596 | 15957 |
| 2019 | 682 | 18060 |
| 2020 | 847 | 21807 |
| 2021 | 936 | 25376 |
| 2022 | 1007 | 27639 |
| 2023 | 861 | 29082 |
| 2024 | 675 | 29752 |
| 2025 | 356 | 26843 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 4,000-60,000 per annum (INR) |
|---|
The University of Madras has on-campus housing.
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 University of Madras.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| 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 |
University of Madras alumni
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was an Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the president of India from 2002 to 2007.
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Mahesh Babu
- Occupations
- film actorfilm producerphilanthropist
- Biography
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Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor, producer and philanthropist who works in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list from 2012 to 2025. Referred to in the media as the Superstar, he appeared in over 30 films and has been a recipient of several accolades including, nine Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Awards South and four SIIMA Awards.
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Vijay Sethupathi
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Vijaya Gurunatha Sedhupathy Kalimuthu Stage name Vijay Sedhupathy is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil films alongside a few Telugu and Hindi films. One of the highest paid actors in Indian Cinema, Sedhupathy is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- Occupations
- translatoruniversity teacherphilosopherpoliticianhistorian
- Biography
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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian academic, philosopher and statesman who served as the Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962 and President of India from 1962 to 1967. He was the ambassador of India to the Soviet Union from 1949 to 1952. He was also the vice-chancellor of Banaras Hindu University from 1939 to 1948 and the vice-chancellor of Andhra University from 1931 to 1936. Radhakrishnan is considered one of the most influential and distinguished 20th century scholars of comparative religion and philosophy, he held the King George V Chair of Mental and Moral Science at the University of Calcutta from 1921 to 1932 and Spalding Chair of Eastern Religion and Ethics at University of Oxford from 1936 to 1952.
University of Madras faculties and divisions
| School : Basic Medical Science | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Endocrinology, Genetics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Toxicology |
|---|---|
| School : Business and Management | Business Administration, Management |
| School : Chemical Sciences | Chemistry |
| School : Earth and Atmospheric Science | Earth Sciences, Meteorology |
| School : Earth and Atmospheric Science | Earth Sciences, Meteorology |
| School : Economics | Econometrics, Economics |
| School : English and Foreign Language | English, Modern Languages |
| School : Fine and Performing Arts | Fine Arts, Performing Arts |
| School : Historical Studies | History |
| School : Information and Communication Studies | Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Mass Communication |
| School : Life Sciences | Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology |
| School : Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science | Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics |
| School : Nanoscience and Photonics | Nanotechnology, Physics |
| School : Philosophy and Religious Thought | Philosophy, Religious Studies |
| School : Physical Sciences | Biophysics, Crystallography, Nuclear Physics, Physics |
| School : Political and International Studies | Law, Military Science, Political Sciences, Public Administration, South and Southeast Asian Languages |
| School : Sanskrit and other Indian Languages | Arabic, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit, Urdu |
| School : Social Sciences | Adult Education, Anthropology, Continuing Education, Criminology, Education, Psychology, Sociology |
| School : Tamil and other Dravidian Languages | Indic Languages |
General information
| Alternative names | Umadras मद्रास विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1857 |
| Accreditation | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). University Grants Commission |
| Motto | Doctrina Vim Promovet Insitam Learning Promotes Natural Talent |
| Colors | cardinal |
Location and contacts
| Address | Chepauk Triplicane (P.O.) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600005 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,599,000 |