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University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad, India
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About the University of Hyderabad

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The University of Hyderabad (UoH), one of the major institutions of higher education in India, is largely devoted to postgraduate studies and is known for its research and distinguished faculty. Founded in 1974 with Professor Gurbaksh Singh as its first vice-chancellor, UoH 每 also known as Hyderabad Central University (HCU) 每 has emerged as a centre of teaching and research. With more than 40 different departments and centres organised in 12 schools of study, the university has more than 400 faculty and more than 5,000 students. The university offers close to 145 different programmes of study ranging from doctoral studies to master*s level degrees, as well as a range of postgraduate diplomas and short term courses by distance learning. It also has a thriving five-year integrated master*s programme. The university hosts an ever-increasing number of foreign scholars on its study in India programme. UoH has been recognised through a number of awards including PURSE, given by the prime minister of India, and a grading of A, which is the highest, by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). UoH was one of the first universities in the country recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a University with Potential for Excellence (UPE). We have recently been selected for Phase 2 of this award.

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Subjects Taught at the University of Hyderabad

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Arts and Humanities

  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering

Life Sciences

  • Biological Sciences

Medical and Health

  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology