KL University, officially known as Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), is a private deemed-to-be university located in Vaddeswaram near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was originally established in 1980 as KL College of Engineering and later granted deemed university status in 2009 by the UGC.

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral programmes across disciplines such as engineering, management, science, humanities, law, pharmacy, and architecture. It is known for its industry-oriented curriculum and focus on practical learning, helping students develop skills relevant to modern careers.

KL University has received recognition for its academic quality, including UGC approval, NAAC accreditation, and Category-I status, which reflects its high standards in education and research. The university has also been ranked in the NIRF rankings, with strong performance in engineering, management, and overall university categories.

Eligibility varies by program:

• Undergraduate Programs: Completion of 10+2 or equivalent accompanying essential cases and minimum marks.
• Postgraduate Programs: Graduation inappropriate fields accompanying minimum characterizing marks.

Depending on specialization, fees are different. In general (approximate tuition fee range of 2026):

KL University has a robust placement record, particularly in engineering and management:

• Placement Rate: Strong (meaningful number of students established done yearly)
• Highest Package: Up to ₹75 LPA (with few international offers reportedly arriving ~₹1 Cr)
• Average Package: Around ₹8–11 LPA overall (changes by program)
• Top Recruiters: Amazon, Deloitte, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Apple, LinkedIn, Tata Power, Capgemini and more