The University of Hyderabad carries out cutting edge research in disciplines such as the sciences, social sciences, humanities, technology, visual arts, communications, management and continuing education. Right from its inception, the University has pioneered academic activities with a thrust on interdisciplinary and interface. It runs a thriving integrated programme. It's post-graduate and research programmes are among the best in the country. The University has broken fresh ground in the Study in India (SIP) program involving international students. The University of Hyderabad combines high academic excellence commensurate with national goals and international standards. These goals include public-private partnership, research that is socially relevant and which empowers large sections of our marginalized population, and above all, radical and innovative thinking that can make us effective players in international education. The University's mission is to promote a dynamic mindset in the field of education and research, and address the challenging tasks before the contemporary world. The University of Hyderabad is proud of its human and material resources, built over the years. Its flexible system of entering into Memorandum of Understanding can facilitate initiatives at the international level. More than 60 MoU's have been entered into as on date with leading Universities and Institutions in India and Abroad for joint academic research, faculty and student exchange etc.

The University of Hyderabad offers teaching and research programmes through the following Schools:

• School of Mathematics and Computer/Information Sciences
• School of Physics
• School of Chemistry
• School of Life Sciences
• School of Humanities
• School of Social Sciences

• Sarojini Naidu School of Performing Arts, Fine Arts and Communication
• School of Management Studies
• School of Engineering Sciences and Technology (SEST
• School of Medical Sciences

Faculty  

The university presently has more than 322 faculty members who have not only published extensively in national and international journals but also won numerous national and international awards, honours and recognitions for their outstanding work in their respective fields.

Students   

The student strength has increased from 47 at inception to more than 3000 as on date. One of the most interesting features at UoH is that all students on the campus are given fellowships. Students and scholars will find this university an oasis for study and reflection. The University is proud of the fact that it is the only university in the country to provide fellowships to every student at all levels. With state of art computing support, the University has the distinction of being the first institution in the country to have 68 mbps wi.fi connectivity.

Other recognitions for UoH 

University of Hyderabad is one of the first FIVE universities in the country recognized by the UGC as a University with Potential for Excellence. The thrust is to promote Interface Studies and Research. Recently a UPE committee visited the University to review the work done in the first phase and evaluate the proposals submitted in the second phase.

The National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) has reaccredited the UoH with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.89 on a four point scale at A Grade, which is perhaps the highest grade ever given. The A grade attributes a Very Good descriptor for the University and is interpreted as High Level of academic accomplishment expected from an Institution.

Conclusion 

The University of Hyderabad already a leading national centre of excellence in higher education is poised to emerge amongst the top universities of the world, thereby creating a new benchmark for Indian Universities.