Based
on the model of the London University, the University of
Madras was incorporated in 1857. The University is made up of four
campuses, which house 68 departments of Study and Research. It imparts
education at three levels through the Department of Study and Research,
the Institute of Correspondence Education and through affiliated
colleges. It has over 208 professors, 46 readers, nine lecturers
and more than a thousand administrative staff.
The main campus of the University is on Marina Beach Road, with
the Senate House as headquarters. The University guesthouse and
postgraduate hostel are also in the main campus. The science departments
are housed in the Guindy campus, while the Institute of Basic Medical
Sciences is at Taramani. The Sports Union and its pavilion are located
at Spur Tank Road.
Address: University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai - 600
005
Phone: 2536 8778
Fax: 2536 6693