Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (Deemed to be University) (VFSTR), Guntur Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (Deemed to be University) is a Private College and it was established in 2009 and accredited by AICTE, NAAC. Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (Deemed to be University) offers 47 courses in Information Technology, Engineering, Vocational, Pharmacy, Science streams. Popular courses are BCA, M.Tech, B.Tech, PhD, BSc. The placement record of the college varies from stream to stream. Highest package was 12 Lacs in 2019 academic year.

Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University) is one of the leading UGC-approved higher education institutions located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It is a NAAC 'A' grade accredited institution and held the 88th rank among the best engineering colleges in India in the NIRF 2017 Rankings. A member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), it is ranked 5th among the best emerging universities in rural India and has received the ISO 9001:2008 Certificate.

Formerly known as Vignan's Engineering College, the institution was established in the year 1966 with the Bachelor of Technolgy (B.Tech) course. Through education, Vignan's is motivated to produce graduates that can not only do well for themselves but also shape the future of their region as well as the country.

Vignan's is a leading institution promoting study in the field of Science and Technology by maintaining a high quality of academic standard and with the use of innovative methods of teaching and learning. The institution aims to become a centre of excellence in science and technology. Vignan's is a place of study that has a holistic approach to education. The institute ensures that a high quality of education and research is maintained on its premises. The institution also has strong ties with the industry to help it keep the curriculum fresh and industry-oriented, and to provide its students with the best prospects at building a career after they graduate.

Vignan's aim of taking higher education forward in India goes beyond basic academics. It has signed MoU with a number of prominent educational institutions, industries as well as NGOs to promote the sharing of ideas and knowledge and to help provide future scientists and engineers with the necessary exposure and practical knowledge so that they can excel in their respective fields.

With its name shorted as VFSTR, the deemed to be university offers quality science and technology courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate as well as doctorate level. The institute also offers management and computer application courses. Apart from BTech, the courses offered by Vignan's include BPharma, BBA, BCA, MBA, MCA, MA and MSc. The institute also offers PhD courses in Engineering. V-SAT exam is conducted for admission to BTech and BPharma while admission to the BBA course is done through the V-JET exam conducted by the institute. Admission to the other courses offered by Vignan's is done through a number of other state and national level entrance exams or on the basis of merit.