About Campus life
Located at Sardar Patel Road, Old Highways Building, the campus of the university is situated in the southern part of Chennai city. The campus is 10 km away from the Chennai Airport and 3 km away from Guindy Railway Station. The infrastructure of the university is world-class and offers modern facilities and amenities to the students. Students taking admissions here get a positive environment as the university has multiple departments and cell that supports the students and empowers the female students. The university has smart classrooms with comfortable seating, internet facilities, comfortable transportation facilities, & many other physical amenities and services like:
Library: The library of the university is spread over an area of 4122 sq. m. and is housed in a three-story building. The library is located on the eastern side of the main campus and facilitates the students by providing them with various resources for reading and analysis. There are 273000+ books, 44000+ printed journals & back volumes, 70+ magazines, newspapers, 14000+ Ph.D. Thesis, etc. The library has an active digital section as well that offers online exposure to the students as it is connected to Internet services. The digital section has a collection of 2000+ e-books, 29000+ e-journals, and another online database. The library has a book bank for ST/SC students and a common reading room with an air conditioner.
Hostel: The University has spacious and excellent hostel facilities for both national and international students. The rooms are clean, furnished, and spacious. The mess facility of the hostel offers a variety of non-vegetarian and vegetarian food to the students and it is being cooked in a hygienic and clean environment. The hostellers of the university are provided with round-the-clock facilities and services and for the entertainment of the students, there is a common TV room and indoor games.
Canteen: Anna University has multiple tie-ups with various food vendors and these vendors are available inside the university’s campus. These vendors offer food at affordable rates and smart payment devices are also available. The food served by the canteen is cooked in a clean and hygienic manner and served fresh. The university has multiple canteen areas serving a vast menu as per the preference of the students. Apart from this, to facilitate the international students, the university has International Hostels. These hostels are fully furnished, have 24/7 security, and have all the major facilities & amenities to provide a comfortable and easy stay.
Health Facilities: The University has excellent medical facilities for the students. The Health Centre of the MIT campuses and Main campus provides health facilities and emergency services to the students of the university free of cost. Expert and well-qualified doctors and nurses are available 24/7 to provide services to the students. Ambulance facilities are also provided to the students during any medical emergencies.