Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), located near Ramavarappadu in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, is a state government university established in 1986. Named after Dr. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, the university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and serves as the premier institution for medical and health sciences education in the state.
NTRUHS offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, Physiotherapy, and allied health sciences. The university affiliates numerous medical and health colleges across Andhra Pradesh, ensuring standardized education and training. Its campus is equipped with modern classrooms, laboratories, a central library, computer centers, hostels, and sports facilities, along with specialized medical research centers. With a strong Placement & Career Guidance Cell, the university facilitates opportunities in hospitals, healthcare organizations, research institutions, and government services. Guided by its mission to advance healthcare education and research, NTRUHS stands out for its academic excellence, clinical training, and contribution to public health development.