The University is situated in a Sprawling campus of about 800 acres, generously granted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Large buildings and blocks meant for the administrative and academic departments are located in the campus. The administrative block with its imposing structure and a lofty gopuram motif is a sight to see even from the National Highway connecting Thanjavur with Trichirapalli. No less is the magnificence of the University Library, the edifice of which will remind the onlookers of the glorious Indian Parliament at New Delhi. The Karikalan Gallery, built on the occasion of the World Tamil Conference is capable of accommodating about 2000 people. The Language Block, women's hostel, boy's hostel, Guest House and an open air theatre are the other landmarks of the campus. The residential quarters for the Vice-Chancellor, for Professors, Lecturers and for the ministerial staff are all located on the other side of the National Highway.