English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad

The English and Foreign Languages University was formerly known as the Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages. EFL University has three campuses. The main campus is in Hyderabad, while the other two are in Lucknow and Shillong. It was established on 3 August 2007 by an Act of Parliament. The university has 7 Schools and 26 Departments. It taught 11 foreign languages apart from other humanities courses through various programmes. It offers 10 undergraduate courses of three-years duration and 18 postgraduate courses of two-year duration. The University also offers 20 diploma programmes annually. The research programmes are offered by all the schools. 

Location: English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad is located at Osmania University Main Rd, Ravindra Nagar, Near, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, Telangana. It is about one km from the Taranka Metro Station. Students can reach the college by road transport, through both bus routes as well as auto-rickshaws/e-rickshaws from the nearest Metro or Bus station.

Accreditation and Collaboration: 

The college has NAAC Accreditation.

Clubs, Committees and Societies:

Enable Unit: This unit of EFL facilitate barrier-free access to all buildings of offices, departments, classrooms, libraries, hostels, guest house and parking areas on the university campus. It ensures that there is no discrimination in the University on grounds of disability and helps other institutions in establishing new resource centres. It also provides all course materials in accessible formats like braille, text and audio for students with visual impairment. During the past many years, EFL has admitted more than 100 students with disabilities.

Cultural activity Cell: This Cell of EFL organises various activities which include inspirational lecture,  workshops, raining in yoga, acting, photography, painting and handicrafts. This Centre has been set up to create a common platform for participants, faculty members and non-teaching staff so that they can pursue their creative interests.

Equal Opportunity Cell: Through this cell, EFL makes sure there is no discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, religion, language, ethnicity, gender and disability. 

Anti Ragging Committee: Anti-Ragging Committee of EFL ensures compliance with the provisions of the regulations as well as the provisions of the law concerning ragging is in force. It also monitors and oversees the performance of the Anti-Ragging Squad in prevention of ragging in the institution. Anti-ragging squads and an Anti-Ragging Committee are empowered to take Suo moto action upon receiving a complaint. 

Grievance Redressal Committee: The Grievance Redressal Committee addresses any grievances raised by students related to general administration, examination/evaluation and any other problems related to day to day functioning. 

Anti-Sexual Harassment and Redressal Mechanism: EFL University has a policy against sexual harassment to make women students a gender-just and provide a secure environment. It is committed to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and takes active steps towards gender sensitization and elimination of sexual harassment.