University of Hyderabad

The University of Hyderabad, one of India’s premier institutions of post graduate teaching and research, was established by an act of parliament in 1974 as a Central University, wholly financed by the University Grants Commission. The University’s scenic and serene campus spreads over a vast stretch of land measuring about 2,300 acres, 12 miles from the city of Hyderabad on the old Hyderabad to Bombay road. Amid the scenic environment of the campus, several buildings catering to the academic needs, support facilities and residential requirements of the campus community have been constructed over the years. Since 1998, the University has offered foreign students a special program – the Study India Program (SIP). This is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing heritage, continuity and change in India. Students are encouraged to take one language course plus three content courses.