The Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, through a Legislature Act (No. 17 of 1997) with the initial support extended by the governments of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala for an integrated development of Dravidian languages and culture. It was the brainchild of former Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao. Dravidian University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in a variety of subjects, including Dravidian Languages, Linguistics, Literature, History, Philosophy, Folklore, Tribal Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Education, and Computer Science. The university follows a semester system, with two semesters per year. The duration of the undergraduate programs is typically three years, while the postgraduate programs are of two years. The university also offers distance education programs for those who are unable to attend regular classes.

Vice-chancellors

Following are the former vice-chancellors of the university: