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About
The University of Madras, established in 1857 in Chennai, is one of India's oldest and most prestigious public state universities. It is renowned for its comprehensive academic and research programs across sciences, social sciences, humanities, management, and medicine. The university has a distinguished alumni network, including Nobel laureates and former Presidents of India.
UNIREAL Score
72/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 72
Overview
- Country
- India
- City
- Chennai
- Established
- 1857
- Students
- 4,819
- Programs
- 230
- Tuition (yearly)
- €480
- Admission period
- March – May (for TANCET-based programs)
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Where is University of Madras?
University of Madras is located in Chennai, India.
How much does it cost to study at University of Madras?
Typical yearly tuition at University of Madras is about €480. Fees vary by program and are often higher for students from outside the EU, so confirm the current amount on the university’s website.
When can I apply to University of Madras?
Admission at University of Madras usually runs March – May (for TANCET-based programs).
What can I study at University of Madras?
University of Madras offers about 230 programs, including Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Computer Applications (MCA), B.A. Economics, B.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Chemistry.
What is the UNIREAL Score of University of Madras?
University of Madras has a UNIREAL Score of 72/100, calculated from: research activity.
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