Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, formerly Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University, is a state university located at Venkataramannagudem, near Tadepalligudem in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Dr. YSR Horticultural University is established by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh in the year 2007 to provide quality education and training in horticulture to students. It is second Horticulture University of the nation and first in south India. For Andhra Pradesh being the leader in the production of mango, oil palm, chilies, turmeric, sweet orange, papaya and also being the second largest producer of total fruits, deserves a Horticultural university to increase the productivity, sustainability, and commercialization of horticulture in the state.