Archaeological inscriptions at Kanchipuram point to the existence of Ghatikasthanam – a centre for advanced learning in Kanchi. Today several educational institutions offer courses in engineering, arts and science, and medicine, in and around Kanchi.
              Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya(SCSVMV University), Enathur, about 4 km from Kanchipuram, offers a host of courses spanning the entire spectrum, from the traditional Sanskrit subjects to modern Engineering courses, One of Asia’s biggest international libraries is located on the University campus, which also houses a unique treasure-trove of palm-leaf manuscript.

• Temples of Kanchipuram

• Kanchipuram Silks

• Education in Kanchipuram

• Reaching Kanchipuram