
Anna University was established on 4th September, 1978 and offers a wide range of Under Graduate, Post graduate and Doctoral programmes in Engineering, Technology, Architecture and Applied Sciences relevant to the current and projected needs of the society.
Anna University is an internationally acclaimed institution which has produced professionals with high technical knowledge, professional skills and ethical values. Besides promoting research and disseminating knowledge, it fosters cooperation between the academic and industrial communities. It promotes economic and social development by producing high quality manpower through excellence in teaching, research and consultancy.
Anna University is ranked in the 18th place in Overall Category of National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in the year 2023.
Online MBA (Business Analytics), MBA (General Management) programmes are recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
The Online MBA (Business Analytics), MBA (General Management) programmes are UGC- DEB approved and entitled.
In tune with the growing global trend of extending conventional University instructional mode to self-learning and distance education methodology, Anna University has created the Centre for Distance Education.
Through this initiative the Centre aims to develop and disseminate professional education to every nook and corner of the state that will foster economic and social development in line with the mission of the university. The programmes are designed with a broader vision to enhance the ability of the students to operate in an increasingly diverse environment.
In its endeavour towards transformation of knowledge and to build-up technology and managerial competencies to professionals, the University is offering professional MBA, MCA and M.Sc. (Computer Science) Programmes through Distance mode from the year 2007.