St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education, Chennai : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research (SPIHER), located at Tonakela Camp Road in Avadi, Chennai, is a private deemed-to-be university established in 1993 and granted university status in 2008 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. It was founded by Dr. Bhanumathi Thiagarajan with the vision of providing quality higher education that blends academic excellence with industry relevance. SPIHER offers programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels across disciplines such as Engineering, Science, Arts, Commerce, Management, and Humanities. The institution is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), approved by AICTE, and accredited by NAAC, with several programs aligned to professional councils. The Avadi campus is well-equipped with modern laboratories, libraries, hostels, sports facilities, and innovation centers, creating a supportive environment for both academic and personal development. The university emphasizes research, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration, preparing students to be academically strong and professionally skilled. Guided by its motto “Wisdom, Virtue, Service”, St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research continues to nurture graduates who are socially responsible, globally competitive, and committed to contributing to both regional and national development.