Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research (Deemed to be University) is one of the top-ranking universities and the premier engineering destination in India, established in 2008 by Dr. Lavu Rathaiah. Located in the serene environs of Vadlamudi on the Guntur–Tenali Highway in Andhra Pradesh, the university has over 15,000 students and 1,100 faculty members. It offers a wide range of programs for students to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees in the sciences & humanities, engineering, management, and pharmacy.
VFSTR has been engaged in nurturing minds through a rich heritage of academic excellence. The green and beautiful campus has been a second home to thousands of students in their journey to pursue higher education. There is a wide range of scholarships open to students at the university; these scholarships are offered to the best and brightest applicants from undergraduate to postgraduate programs. Vignan collaborates with foreign universities to set out opportunities and to create positive academic engagement among them.
MOUs include the development of joint research activities, student training cum development, student & faculty exchange, exchange of research ideas, publications, and journals. VFSTR was accredited by NAAC with an 'A+' grade. Further, NIRF ranked it in 70th place, and many courses have NBA accreditation.