Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the biggest cultural, economic and educational centres in South India.

There are many universities, colleges and research institutions in Chennai which offers a range of programs in arts, science and commerce. A large number of colleges are affiliated to the universities and offers courses in medical, law, engineering, technology and architecture. These are list of universities and colleges in Chennai:

• Anna University
• University of Madras‎
• SRM University
• Sathyabam University
• Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R.University
• Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University
• Tamil Nadu Open University
• Indian Maritime University
• Shri Ramachandra University
• B.S. Abdur Rahman University
• AMET University
• VEL Tech University
• Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
• Vels University
• Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
• Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
• Ethiraj College for Women
• Stanley Medical College
• Shri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
• Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
• Jeppiaar Engineering College
• St. Josephs College of Engineering
• Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
• Easwari Engineering College
• Saveetha Engineering College
• The New College, Chennai
• Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai
• Institute of Financial Management and Research
• Womens Christian College, Chennai
• Chennai Mathematical Institute
• DG Vaishnav College
• Dr. M.G.R.Educational and Research Institue
• Alliance Française de Madras
• Apollo Priyadarshanam Institute of Technology
• Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
• Central Polytechnic Chennai
• Davinci School of Design and Architecture
• Dharmamurthi Rao Bhahadur Calavala Cunnan Chettys Hindu College
• DMI College of Engineering
• Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai
• Dr. Kamakshi Institute of Paramedical Sciences
• Government Dental Hospital and College, Chennai
• Guru Nanak College, Chennai
• Gurukul Lutheran Theological College
• ICAT Design & Media College
• Image Creative Education
• Jaya Group of Colleges
• Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women
• Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram
• Kilpauk Medical College
• KM Music Conservatory
• Loyola College of Education, Chennai
• Loyola Institute of Business Administration
• Stella Maris College Chennai
• Madras Christian College
• Madras Medical College
• Madras School of Economics
• Madras School of Social Work
• Madras Veterinary College
• Murugappa Polytechnic College
• Nehru School of Architecture
• Patrician College
• Ragas Dental College & Hospital
• Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital, Chennai
• SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre
• SRM Polytechnic College
• V. Ramakrishna Polytechnic
• Victoria Technical Institute
• YMCA College of Physical Education