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University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh - 500046
India
Website : http://www.uohyd.ernet.in
Contact Number : +91-40-3010500, 23010121, 23010245
Fax Number : +91-40-23010145, 23011090
NAAC Rating : Five Star
 
University Profile
The University of Hyderabad, a premier institution of post-graduate teaching and research in the country, was established in 1974 by an act of Parliament. The University offers facilities for post-graduate studies and research in all major disciplines. The University has been recently accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a five star rating. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recognized it (along with four other institutions in the country) as a University with Potential for Excellence.
 
The University of Hyderabad has emerged as a premier centre of higher learning with outstanding student output and faculty who have to their credit notable accomplishments. The University offers facilities for postgraduate and research studies in major disciplines in sciences, humanities, social sciences, performing arts, fine arts & communication and management studies. The University is spread in a 2300-acres campus.
 
Amenities
The University campus has a Shopping Centre, Food Court, Post Office, BSNL Office, SBI ATM facility etc.     
 
University Achievements
  • A Member of AIU and ACU: The University is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU); and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
  • Awarded top grade of A ***** by NAAC: The University opted for a rigorous evaluation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of the University Grants Commission.
  • DST support for augmenting research facilities: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) of the Government of India sanctioned over Rupees four crores under FIST (Fund for Improvement of Science and Technology) to the four Science Schools of the University to augment research facilities.
  • Rated as High Output–High Impact by NISSAT: The University has also been rated by the NISSAT (National Information System for Science and Technology) of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research 
  • University with Potential for Excellence: To introduce the element of excellence in the University System, the University Grants Commission has identified a few Universities and granted them the status of ‘Universities with Potential for Excellence’, with the help of a high power Committee.  
Library
Indira Gandhi Memorial Library is a central facility which provides information support for teaching and research activities of the University of Hyderabad. The library was established in the year 1975 and was later renamed as Indira Gandhi Memorial Library in 1989. The Library holds a rich collection of Books, Monographs, Reference works, Serials, Maps, Theses & Dissertations and Back volumes of periodicals. The Library subscribes to around 630 periodicals, 1,700 e-journals & popular magazines. The collection has around 4000 Ph.D/M.Phil theses submitted to the University, and these available online over the campus intranet. The library has a special collection of prescribed text books for students in a 'Book Bank'.
 
Working Hours
Monday to Saturday   :           8.30 AM - 11.30 PM
Sundays & Holidays : 10.00 AM - 4:30 PM
 
  • The Library will remain closed on: 26th January, 15th August, 2nd October, Holi, Diwali and Dussehara.
  • The above mentioned timings are subject to change from time to time which will be notified on the notice board.
  • The Circulation desk normally closed at 4.30 P.M. for returns and 5.00 P.M. for issuing the books. 
Health Centre
The Health Centre, managed by a team of doctors, supported by nurses and other para medical staff caters to the basic needs of the campus community. A scheme for health insurance which is mandatory for all the students exists in the University to provide health care and to cover expenses towards in-patient treatment subject to a maximum of Rs. 15,000. All the students must apply for medical insurance in the prescribed form by a notified date. The insurance fee of Rs 260/- per annum is payable at the time of admission in July for freshers and along with the fees for the Monsoon Semester in the case of ongoing students.    Those who do not pay the fees and do not submit the copy of the challan in the office of the Dean, Students’ Welfare will not be eligible for any kind of medical aid and their enrolment in the University will stand automatically cancelled.
 
Hostels
There are altogether 10 hostels on the campus at present, of which seven are for men and the rest three are for women. 
  • Three men's hostels ('A', 'B' and 'D') are conventionally meant for those admitted to different P.G courses,
  • While Men's hostel 'C', 'E', 'F' and 'G' are meant for M.Phil students, Research scholars (Ph.D), M.Tech, students and M.B.A students, respectively.
  • Of the three ladies hostels, LH-I and LH-III are meant for P.G students, and
  • LH-II is for Ph.D, M.Phil and M.Tech students.  
Additional Details
  • Establishment: 1974
  • Institution Type: CentralUniversity - Established by an act of the Parliament of India - Rated University with Potential for Excellence
  • Membership: The University is a member of The Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
  • UGC Recognition: Yes
  • UGC Grants: Funded by UGC 











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