Krishna University was established in 2008 at Machilipatnam to develop the University as a highly reputed higher education institution of perennial source of knowledge like river Krishna, for a just and sustainable knowledge economy and society.Courses are offered both at the Campus and at KRU Dr. MRAR PG Center, Nuzvid. It includes both undergraduate and postgraduate courses including certificate courses in kuchipudi dance and music. Krishna University (KRU) also focuses on research programmes and innovative activities aimed at meeting the emerging challenges facing the country from a variety of perspectives.