Anna University

Anna University Programs

Anna University, established in 1978 and named after former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Late Dr.C.N.Annadurai, is a leading institution offering higher education in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, and Applied Sciences. It aims to meet the current and future needs of society by promoting research, disseminating knowledge, and fostering collaboration between academia and industry. The university was formed by integrating four prominent technical institutions in Chennai: College of Engineering (CEG), Alagappa College of Technology (ACT), Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), and School of Architecture & Planning (SAP). Anna University is recognized globally, ranking 470th in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and 11th among Indian institutions. The university operates through several campuses, including the CEG Campus, MIT Campus, ACT Campus, and SAP Campus. It offers a wide array of programs with a significant number of UG and PG programs, and a large number of PhD students. The university also engages in various events, recruitment drives, and tenders, reflecting its active academic and administrative environment. Notable alumni include Padma Shri Mr. M. Anandha Krishnan, India's first female engineer Ms. Ayyalasomayajula Lalitha, and former Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Dr. P. S. Veeraraghavan.

Architecture and Planning Programs

The School of Architecture and Planning at Anna University offers programs designed to foster expertise in the fields of Architecture and Planning. These programs aim to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the built environment through design, development, and policy. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive education that balances theoretical understanding with practical application.

Architecture and Planning Programs

The School of Architecture and Planning (SAP) at Anna University offers Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan) degrees. The B.Arch program is a 5-year course designed to provide comprehensive training in architectural design, theory, and practice. The B.Plan program is a 4-year course focusing on urban and regional planning principles and techniques. In addition to undergraduate degrees, SAP also offers Master of Architecture (M.Arch) with specializations in General and Landscape, and Master of Planning (M.Plan). The school also provides opportunities for M.S by Research and Ph.D. programs for those seeking advanced research in architecture and planning fields.

B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering)

B.E. / B.Tech. Part-Time Degree Programme

Anna University offers a Part-Time Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree program for working professionals seeking to advance their education while continuing their employment. This program is designed to provide specialized knowledge and skills in various engineering disciplines. The program is offered across several constituent colleges of Anna University located on different campuses.

B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology)

NLSIU Research Fellowships

Open to Indian and international scholars depending on the fellowship category. Graduate Research Fellowships require a graduate degree in law or a postgraduate degree in social sciences, public policy, or allied fields. Doctoral Fellowships are for full-time PhD candidates at NLSIU. Postdoctoral Fellowships require a PhD awarded within the last three years, while University Research Fellowships require a PhD plus over ten years of teaching or research experience. Distinguished University Fellowships are by invitation only.

Wellcome Trust Fellowships and Grants (for international researchers)

For researchers at different career stages working on health-related science. Wellcome funds a family of fellowships and grants — early-career, career-development, and discovery awards, plus team and translational funding — each with its own eligibility, value, and call deadline. There is no single scholarship application; you apply to the specific scheme that fits your stage and project.

Wellcome International Training Fellowships

For early-career researchers based in low- and middle-income countries (outside the high-income world) who want protected time and support for research training in health, often including a PhD or postdoctoral research. Wellcome's scheme names and exact criteria change over time, so applicants should check the current relevant Wellcome funding scheme.

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships

Open to researchers of any nationality who hold a PhD (or will have defended their doctoral thesis by the call deadline) and have at most 8 years of full-time-equivalent research experience after the PhD. Applicants apply jointly with a host organisation - a university, research institution, business, SME, or other body based in an EU Member State or a country associated to Horizon Europe. European Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to all nationalities for a project inside the EU or an associated country; Global Postdoctoral Fellowships are reserved for EU nationals or long-term residents who carry out a phase in a third country before returning to Europe. Researchers who have been displaced by conflict and those restarting a research career after a break are explicitly encouraged to apply.

Rotary Peace Fellowships

For professionals committed to peace and development, with relevant work experience and (for the master's) a strong academic background and proficiency in English. Applicants apply through their local Rotary district and are selected globally by The Rotary Foundation for study at a Rotary Peace Center.

ISRF Europe Early Career Fellowship

Open to early-career researchers in the social sciences and humanities who are within 10 years of their PhD award (career breaks considered) and hold a salaried position at a higher education or research institution, or are independent scholars with a host institution. Research must be hosted at a European institution and address innovative, interdisciplinary social research questions. Open to scholars of all nationalities.