Establishment: Formed on December 2, 1985, under Legislative Act No. 27 of 1985 as "Telugu University."
Locations: Has its headquarters in Hyderabad and additional campuses in SriSailam and Rajahmundry.
Incorporation of Siddhendra Kalakshetram: In 1989, integrated the renowned Siddhendra Kalakshetram at Kuchipudi into the university.
School of Folk and Tribal Lore: Established the School of Folk and Tribal Lore in Warangal in 1994.
Broad Objective: Dedicated to serving the Telugu people, both within the state and beyond.
Academy Mergers: Merged various academies, including Sahitya, Sangeetha, Nataka, Nritya, and Lalitha Kala Academies, the International Telugu Institute, and Telugu Bhasha Samithi into the university to advance this cause.
Central Teaching and Research Hub: The university functions as a central institution for the study and research of Language and Literature, History and Culture, Fine Arts and Performing Arts, and the religious and philosophical aspects of the Telugu-speaking community.
Identity and Representation: Aims to nurture a sense of identity among its students as Indian citizens and as responsible representatives of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Renaming: Rebranded as Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University in 1998.
UGC Recognition: Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to receive financial grants since May 2, 1990.
NAAC Accreditation: Accredited with a 'B' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Distance from important places in Hyderabad
From Secunderabad Railway Station - 6.9 KMs - 30 Minutes
From Begumpet Railway Station - 6.4 KMs - 22 Minutes
From Kachiguda Railway Station - 4.5 KMs - 18 Minutes
From Nampally Railway Station - 600 M - 5 Minutes
From Mahatma Gandhi Bus Stand - 3.2 KMs - 17 Minutes
From Jubilee Bus Stand - 7.6 KMs - 35 Minutes
From Rajiv Gandhi international Airport - 31.7 KMs - 58 Minutes