About Osmania University

Osmania University, established in 1918, is the seventh oldest in India, the third oldest in south India and the first to be established in the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad. It has emerged as one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the country. It was conferred with the coveted status of ‘University with Potential for Excellence’ in the year 2012. It epitomizes the national agenda on higher education for access, equity and quality through expansion, inclusiveness and excellence.

The University was declared as an autonomous institution through an act of legislature, and recognized by the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, Government of India. It continues to maintain its position among top ten Universities in the National Ranking and has been catering to the needs of the community in the region for last ten decades and has grown into one of the major universities of India. It has a vast sprawling verdant campus of 1632 acres set in picturesque and idyllic surroundings, where diversity is valued and accepted. It owns number of buildings of great architectural elegance and variety to enhance the beauty of the campus.

It has significantly contributed to the academic and economic development of not only the region but also of the Country. Its alumni have distinguished themselves nationally and internationally in various spheres of life and are spread far and wide around the world.

The University has a vision of developing, enhancing, and improving the quality of human resources to meet the challenges of regional, national and global socio-economic changes. Its mission is to achieve excellence in teaching and research and to create opportunities for the students to contribute to the national and regional development.

Osmania University is re-accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A+" Grade in the year 2017.