English & Foreign Languages University vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at English & Foreign Languages University in Hyderabad, Telangana and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MA and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | English & Foreign Languages University | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹8k – ₹23k | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0041 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | efluniversity.ac.in | periyaruniversity.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at English & Foreign Languages University: from ₹8,000, against ₹18,500 at Periyar University.
- English & Foreign Languages University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Periyar University is ranked 94 in the NIRF 2025 University category; English & Foreign Languages University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- English & Foreign Languages University is in Hyderabad, Telangana and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 640 km apart.
- English & Foreign Languages University lists 6 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 2 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. English & Foreign Languages University lists 6 programmes in all and Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- MA
- Ph.D
Only at English & Foreign Languages University (3)
- BA
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at Periyar University (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- M.Com
