Nagarjuna University is quite significant in that the great Buddhist preceptor and Philosopher Acharya Nagarjuna founded a University on the banks of river Krishna some centuries ago and made it a great centre of learning, attracting a large number of teachers and students form distant parts of the world. The University was established by Act 43 of 1976 of A.P. State Legislature and Governed by Act 4 of 1991 covering 6 Universities of the State. 

 Acharya Nagarjuna University through the A.P. Universities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2004, promulgated by the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. The aspirations of the southern coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh to pursue Post-Graduate education nearer their homes resulted in the establishment of Acharya Nagarjuna University. In 1976, Andhra University started a Post-Graduate Centre in Nallapadu, Guntur Dt., Andhra Pradesh, as an Extension Center to cater to the needs of higher education of the people of this region. It is in the fitness of things that a University should grow from this Center to fulfill the desire of the people of this belt. Accordingly, Nagarjuna University came into being in August 1976.

Acharya Nagarjuna University Guntur Placement 2022According to NIRF 2022 report, a total of 85% of students were placed during Acharya Nagarjuna University placements 2021. Acharya Nagarjuna University's highest package is Rs 6 LPA (for UG 4-year programme).

Yes, Acharya Nagarjuna University offers scholarships to deserving and eligible students. The university provides various scholarships and financial assistance schemes based on merit, income, and other criteria.

The Acharya Nagarjuna University offers its students transport services for the convenience of students in the area. Students from Guntur, Tenali, and Vijayawada can choose bus transportation. The students will have access to the ANU's transit options.