The University of Hyderabad is one of the leading institutions in offering postgraduate teaching and research across the nation. The university is situated in Gachibowli, Hyderabad and it was established by the Act of Parliament (Act No. 39 of 1974) on 2 October 1974 as a Central University.  The University offers multicultural learning, capacity building, distinguished faculty, infrastructure structure, and so on. 

The University of Hyderabad offers distance education through its Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning. This center is among the oldest centers of the University of Hyderabad which was established in 1994. This distance education department of the University of Hyderabad is based on the directions received from the University Grants Commission and the Ministry of Human Resource Development. 

The University of Hyderabad Distance Education offers different diploma programs in multiple specializations and the Center for Distance and Virtual Learning has recently started offering diploma programs with NAARM (National Academy of Agricultural Research Management), NIRD & PR (National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj), Truth Labs, Apollo Med Skills, IFCAI (Infection Control Academy of India). The CDVL has also been recognized as a National Consultative Member for the finalization of NAAC ODL accreditation procedures. 

Courses offered  by the University of Hyderabad Distance