Official identity
SMRU — St. Mary's Rehabilitation University
St. Mary's University (SMRU) is the public name of St. Mary's Rehabilitation University, a UGC-recognised private university in Hyderabad, Telangana, established under Telangana Ordinance No. 2 of 2025 and Telangana Act No. 10 of 2026. The campus is at Deshmukhi, near Ramoji Film City, and the university offers more than 70 programmes across six schools — rehabilitation sciences, health and allied health sciences, psychology, nursing, engineering and emerging technologies, and law. Its only official website is smru.edu.in.
The three names, and when each is used
| Context | Name | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Public name | St. Mary's University (SMRU) | Website, prospectus, signage, everyday use |
| Short name | SMRU | Domain, social handles, admissions references |
| Legal name | St. Mary's Rehabilitation University | Statutory documents, council filings, degree certificates |
Establishment and recognition
- Established: Telangana Ordinance No. 2 of 2025 (promulgated 24 July 2025), enacted as Telangana Act No. 10 of 2026 (PDF).
- UGC: recognised under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 — UGC recognition letter (PDF).
- Sponsor body: Joseph Sriharsha & Mary Indraja Educational Society.
- Programme approvals: council approvals apply at programme level and are published on the Approvals & Recognitions page. University recognition and programme approval are separate categories of evidence.
Not to be confused with
Several unrelated institutions share part of this name. St. Mary's University (SMRU) is not St. Mary's College, Hyderabad; not St. Mary's Group of Institutions or St. Mary's College of Engineering & Technology; and not St. Mary's University in San Antonio (Texas), Twickenham (London), Halifax (Nova Scotia) or Calgary. The only official website for this university is smru.edu.in, and the only application portal is apply.smru.edu.in.
Six schools
Every programme is listed under its school and department on the Schools page.
Campus and official contact routes
- Campus: Near Ramoji Film City, Deshmukhi Village, Pochampally Mandal, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District, Hyderabad, Telangana - 508284, India. — open in Google Maps
- Email: reach@smru.edu.in
- Admissions: 7331119432
- Apply: apply.smru.edu.in
- More: About · Admissions · Contact · Mandatory disclosure
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Mary's University the same as SMRU?
Yes. SMRU is the short name of St. Mary's Rehabilitation University, which operates publicly as St. Mary's University. All three names refer to the same institution in Hyderabad, Telangana; its only official website is smru.edu.in.
What does SMRU stand for?
SMRU stands for St. Mary's Rehabilitation University. The abbreviation is used in the domain (smru.edu.in), social handles and admissions references.
What is the official legal name of the university?
The legal name is St. Mary's Rehabilitation University. It was established under Telangana Ordinance No. 2 of 2025 and Telangana Act No. 10 of 2026, and is recognised by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956.
Is St. Mary's University Hyderabad UGC recognised?
Yes. St. Mary's Rehabilitation University is recognised by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. Programme-level council approvals are a separate category of evidence and are listed on the Approvals & Recognitions page.
When was SMRU established?
Telangana Ordinance No. 2 of 2025 establishing the university was promulgated on 24 July 2025, and the establishment was enacted as Telangana Act No. 10 of 2026.
Who sponsors St. Mary's University?
The sponsoring body is the Joseph Sriharsha & Mary Indraja Educational Society, Hyderabad.
Is this the same as St. Mary's College, Hyderabad?
No. St. Mary's College, Hyderabad is a separate, unrelated institution. St. Mary's University (SMRU) is a state private university with its campus at Deshmukhi, near Ramoji Film City.
Is this the same as St. Mary's Group of Institutions?
No. St. Mary's Group of Institutions is a separate group of colleges. St. Mary's University (SMRU) is a university established by the Government of Telangana under its own Ordinance and Act.
Where is the SMRU campus located?
The campus is at Deshmukhi Village, Pochampally Mandal, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District, near Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, Telangana 508284, India.
What courses does St. Mary's University offer?
SMRU offers 70+ undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and doctoral programmes across six schools: Rehabilitation Sciences, Health & Allied Health Sciences, Psychology, Nursing, Engineering & Emerging Technologies, and Law. Every programme is listed under its school on the Schools page.
How do I apply to SMRU?
Applications are submitted online at apply.smru.edu.in. The Admissions page lists the current cycle, eligibility routes and the admissions helpline.
What is the official website of SMRU?
The official website is https://smru.edu.in and the application portal is https://apply.smru.edu.in. Information on third-party listing sites should be verified against these official routes.