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Academic Department Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh University Estd. 1925

Department of Civil Engineering

Constituent Department of Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

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About Department of Civil Engineering

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department of Civil Engineering had its inception in the year 1955 as a section of the Engineering Department, a constituent campus college of the Andhra University colleges. It was elevated to the status of an individual department in 1969 and under the able and efficient stewardship of late Prof. K. Krishnamacharyulu (the Head from 1955 to 1980) it scaled to the present dizzy heights.

Postgraduate courses were started in 1963, with specialization in Structural Engg., Public Health Engg., when some of the faculty returned to the department after earning higher degrees from Universities in USA. Starting of PG courses in Hydraulics and Soil Mechanics followed later.

The Department as it exists today offers two specialization at BE level; Civil Engg., and Civil Environmental Engg., and six ME specialization and guidance for Ph.D. in all six specialization. Several teachers have won Best Teacher Award and Best Researcher Award, authored textbooks, chaired sessions at International conferences, Occupied position of Vice-chancellor in various Universities and also Directorship of IIT. Many students earned MS and Ph.D. degrees from prestigious universities in USA. The department is very active in industrial and technical consultancy and is an excellent source of income to the university.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Campus Location Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

Ph.D

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Civil Engineering

Where is the Department of Civil Engineering located?

The Department of Civil Engineering is an academic teaching department of Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Civil Engineering are conducted as per Andhra University, Visakhapatnam guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Civil Engineering?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.