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Osmania University is a collegiate public state university located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Mir Osman Ali Khan, the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad, issued a firman calling for its creation on 29 August 1917. It is the third oldest university in southern India, and the first to be established in the erstwhile Kingdom of Hyderabad. It was the first Indian university to use Urdu as a language of instr...
Osmania University is a collegiate public state university located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Mir Osman Ali Khan, the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad, issued a firman calling for its creation on 29 August 1917. It is the third oldest university in southern India, and the first to be established in the erstwhile Kingdom of Hyderabad. It was the first Indian university to use Urdu as a language of instruction, although with English as a compulsory subject. As of 2012, the university hosts 3,700 international students from more than 80 nations.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1201 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 7 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
- 10,493
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 25.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 48 : 52
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | =1,304 | 20.3 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Osmania University?
Osmania University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank 2,078.
When was Osmania University founded?
Osmania University was founded in 1918.
What are the top subjects at Osmania University?
Top subjects at Osmania University include: Computer Science, Social Sciences, Business & Economics, Engineering & Technology, Life Sciences.
Where is Osmania University located?
Osmania University is located in Hyderabad, India.