Andhra University College of Engineering

Andhra University College of Engineering (AUCE), established in 1933 in Visakhapatnam, is the oldest engineering college in Andhra Pradesh and a constituent of the historic Andhra University (founded 1926). With over 90 years of heritage and a coastal location overlooking the Bay of Bengal, AUCE has produced generations of leading engineers, scientists, and industrialists who have shaped India's industrial growth.

AUCE's beachfront 422-acre campus is one of the most scenic engineering college campuses in India. Vizag's growing IT and naval ecosystem (HSL, Naval Dockyard, Vizag Steel) creates unique recruiting opportunities.

B.Tech admissions through AP EAPCET counselling for Andhra Pradesh domicile. Total intake ~720 across all branches.

Admission via: AP EAPCET ↗

Total 4-year cost: ~₹3.0-3.5 Lakhs

Steady placements through AP/Hyderabad/Bangalore tech ecosystems. Naval, steel, and oil sectors (HSL, Vizag Steel, RINL, ONGC) recruit heavily for core engineering branches.

• Hostels: Multiple hostels for male and female students with beachfront views; mess facilities.
• Labs & Libraries: Heritage central library with extensive collections; specialized engineering labs.
• Sports & Health: Vast sports facilities on the 422-acre campus; on-campus health centre.
• Other: Beach access from campus; close to Vizag Naval Base and shipyards.

• Curriculum: Andhra University semester system.
• Faculty: 200+ faculty; deeply experienced; mix of academic and industry backgrounds.
• Research: Active research in marine engineering, naval architecture, and metallurgy - niches enabled by location.

• Festivals: Andhra University-wide cultural and technical festivals.
• Clubs: Coding, robotics, music, drama, photography, marine sciences clubs.
• Social: Vizag's coastal lifestyle; beaches, hills, naval heritage; one of India's most livable cities.

• Alumni: 100,000+ alumni globally across multiple disciplines. Notable: senior leaders in AP's IT sector, naval sciences, metallurgy, and shipbuilding.
• Research: Niche research strength in marine engineering and naval architecture due to coastal location and proximity to HSL.
• Higher Studies: ~15% pursue MS/PhD globally.

• Andhra Pradesh domiciled students with top EAPCET ranks
• Aspiring marine / naval architecture / shipping engineers
• Cost-conscious families wanting heritage education on coastal campus
• Future PSU engineers (HSL, RINL, ONGC, BHEL)

• Official Andhra University Website · Official