Sri Venkateswara University Directorate of Distance Education was introduced in April 1995 with an objective to provide higher educational opportunities to the people who were deprived of the same earlier. It was initiated by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh and is affiliated to the same. The institute offers 5 courses at UG level, namely B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, B.Ed, Bachelor of Library & Information Science and 6 courses at PG level, namely M.A., MBA, Master of Social Work, M.Com, Master of Library & Information Science, M.Sc. in various specializations through correspondence. The institute also offers PG Diploma courses. The admissions here are sought through the merit of marks secured by a candidate in the qualifying exam.
The annual fees at Sri Venkateswara University, Directorate of Distance Education, Tirupati range from ₹0.5 lakh to ₹5.0 lakh depending on the programme.
Sri Venkateswara University, Directorate of Distance Education, Tirupati offers MBA, Commerce, Arts, Science.
Sri Venkateswara University, Directorate of Distance Education, Tirupati is accredited by UGC, DEB Approved.