Andhra University (AU) was established in 1926. Sir C.R. Reddy was its founder Vice chancellor and Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was second Vice-Chancellor. Andhra University has always subjected itself for continuous self-evaluation for maintaining standards and to reach set targets. The University has a global vision and is actively pursuing the establishment of a network of collaborative teaching and research partnerships with reputed Universities and industry across the globe.

Further, to assure quality in Higher Education the University has gone through the process of assessment and accreditation by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in April 2002. It is spread in a sprawling campus of 422 acres dotted with 121 buildings of Academic, Administrative and support services with a plinth area of about 20 lakhs sq.ft., and 324 staff quarters. Presently the University catering the Educational needs of five green districts of Andhra Pradesh namely Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Vizinagaram and Srikakulam.