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About
Anna University is a public state university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The main campus is in Guindy. It was originally established on 4 September 1978 and is named after C. N. Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 470 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 28 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 11,396
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 41 : 59
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Textile Science & Engineering | 38 | 117.7 | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2018 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2018 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =252 | 67.0 | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2022 |
| Chemistry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2022 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
US News
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | =548 | 29.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =570 | 29.9 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =647 | 29.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =684 | 29.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =791 | 29.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =912 | 29.9 | 2026 |
THE
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Anna University, Chennai?
Anna University, Chennai's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =470, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,624.
When was Anna University, Chennai founded?
Anna University, Chennai was founded in 1978.
What are the top subjects at Anna University, Chennai?
Top subjects at Anna University, Chennai include: Textile Science & Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Automation & Control, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
Where is Anna University, Chennai located?
Anna University, Chennai is located in Chennai, India.