Dravidian University

About

Located in Kuppam, India, Dravidian University is a specialized public institution established to foster intellectual and cultural integration among the speakers of South Indian languages through advanced study and research. Academically, the university is best known for its focused departments in Dravidian linguistics, comparative literature, translation studies, and regional folklore, alongside robust faculties in traditional sciences, social sciences, and education. For international students, particularly those interested in South Asian culture, linguistics, and traditional Indian philosophy, the campus offers a unique immersive environment supported by a dedicated International Students Office that assists with admissions, documentation, and cultural orientation. English is widely used as a medium of instruction for graduate and research programs, making the curriculum accessible to scholars from around the globe. A distinctive characteristic of the institution is its specific mandate by the government of Andhra Pradesh to preserve and promote the linguistic heritage of the four major Dravidian language families—Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam—providing an academic focus unavailable almost anywhere else in the world.

Background

The Dravidian University, Kuppam, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, through a Legislature Act (No. 17 of 1997) with the initial support extended by the governments of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala for an integrated development of Dravidian languages and culture. It was the brainchild of former Chief Minister N. T. Rama Rao.

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