The University has been accredited by National Assessment & Acrreditation Council of India with five star status. Courses reconised by Distance Education Council of India and UGC.

Pondicherry University is a cenral university with an eminent faculty and cutting edge facilities. It invites students from across the global to study and research in a highly stimulating and tranquil environment. Sprawled over nearly 800 acres of lush nature, it is nestled on the shores of Bay of Bengal. The University is located at R.V.Nagar, Kalapet, 10 km from Punucherry town, a bustling tourist centre known for its history and spirtual heritage.