Andhra University or Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad (lang-te????? ??????????? / ????? ??????????????), located in Visakhapatnam, north east coastal Andhra Pradesh, is one of the older premier universities (University) in India with a broad focus. It was established in 1925 and shared affiliating responsibilities with Madras University (University of Madras) in the initial years.