Dravidian University

The Dravidian University, Kuppam, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India was founded on October 20, 1997 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, with the initial support extended by the governments of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala for an integrated development of Dravidian languages. .About the University The Dravidian University was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh through a Legislature Act (No.17 of 1997) at Kuppam, a tri-lingual junction in the south-western part of Andhra Pradesh with the initial support extended by the governments of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala for an integrated development of Dravidian languages, literatures thus paving way for cultural and emotional integration of all the regions that carry forward the ancient historical torch of the nation. The University, which formally came into existence in 1997, began functioning with two departments in 1998, has today grown into a strong institution of 21 Academic Departments and 7 Research Centres. Located in a sylvan scene, pollution-free and aesthetically appealing, Srinivasavanam, the campus, presents a traditional picture of a Gurukulam in 21st Century, blending tradition and modernity harmoniously.Schools The following are the Schools and Centers I. School of Comparative Literature and Translation Studies 1. Department of Comparative Dravidian Literature and Philosophy 2. Department of Telugu Language and Translation Studies 3. Department of Tamil Language and Translation Studies 4. Department of Kannada Language and Translation Studies 5. Department of Malayalam Language and Translation Studies 6. Department of Tulu Language and Translation Studies 7. Department of English and Communications II. School of Human and Social Sciences 1. Department of History, Archaeology & Culture 2. Department of Folklore and Tribal Studies 3. Department of Dravidian and Computational Linguistics III. School of Education and Human Resources Development 1. Department of Education and Human Resources Development 2. Department of Language Teaching Technology 3. Department of Physical Education. IV. School of Herbal Studies and Naturo Sciences 1. Department of Bio-Technology 2. Department of Chemistry 3. Department of Molecular Biology 4. Department of Herbal Science 5. Department of Environmental Science V. School of Science and Technology 1. Department of Computer Sciences 2. Department of Mathematics and Statistics 3. Department of Library & Information Science VI. School of Commerce and Management 1. Department of Commerce 2. Department of Business Management VII. Other Centres 1. Centre for Dravidian Lexicography 2. Nadusiri: South Indian Folk Museum and Archives 3. Giripadam: Centre for Preservation of Endangered Dravidian Languages. 4. Prasaranga: Centre for Publications & Extension Services 5. Anusrujana: Translation Bureau 6. Women Studies Cell 7. University Computer Centre 8. Centre for Examinations