University of Madras

University of Madras is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is locally known as சென்னை பல்கலைக்கழகம். The university was established in 1857. It is accredited by University Grants Commission, India.

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University Name	University of Madras
Name in Local Language	சென்னை பல்கலைக்கழகம்
Year Established	1857
Motto	Learning Promotes Natural Talent
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Urban
Colors	Cardinal

Location

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Address	Chepauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Phone	+91 (44) 2536 1074
Fax	+91 (44) 2536 7654
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Accepts International Students	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women
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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
Arts & Humanities
Business & Social Sciences
Engineering		n/a	n/a	n/a
Language & Cultural Studies
Medicine & Health
Science & Technology

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