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Kurukshetra University

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world rank  4355

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Overview

Founded in 1956, the Kurukshetra University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kurukshetra (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Haryana. This institution also has branch campuses in Reginal centre, Jind and Haryana. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Kurukshetra University (KUK) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. Kurukshetra University (KUK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 68-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Indian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KUK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Kurukshetra University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Kurukshetra University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Kurukshetra University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Kurukshetra University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) कुरुक्षेत्र विश्वविद्यालय
Acronym KUK
Founded 1956
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University Location

Address Thanesar
Kurukshetra
136 119 Haryana
India
Kurukshetra University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Kurukshetra University Phone Number +91 (1744) 238 039
Kurukshetra University Fax Number +91 (1744) 238 277
Other locations Reginal centre, Jind and Haryana

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Kurukshetra University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Kurukshetra University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Kurukshetra University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Kurukshetra University.

Kurukshetra University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Kurukshetra University's admission information.

Kurukshetra University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Kurukshetra University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Kurukshetra University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Kurukshetra University's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Kurukshetra University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Kurukshetra University's Admission Office Admission Office

The Deputy Registrar (Academic)
Kurukshetra 136 119
(1744) 225 636


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Kurukshetra University.

Kurukshetra University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Kurukshetra University has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Kurukshetra University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 3,000-3,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Kurukshetra University's Control Type Control Type

Kurukshetra University is a public higher education institution.


Kurukshetra University's Entity Type Entity Type

Kurukshetra University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Kurukshetra University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Kurukshetra University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Kurukshetra University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Kurukshetra University's main facilities:


Kurukshetra University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Kurukshetra University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Kurukshetra University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Kurukshetra University's main services:


Kurukshetra University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Kurukshetra University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Kurukshetra University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Kurukshetra University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Kurukshetra University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Kurukshetra University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Kurukshetra University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: University Grants Commission of India

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1956


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Kurukshetra University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
  • Bar Council of India (BCI)
  • Education Council of India (ECI)
  • All India association for Technical Education (AICTE)
  • Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Kurukshetra University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
  • Distance Education Bureau (DEB)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Kurukshetra University's Facebook page Kurukshetra University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Kurukshetra University's X (formerly Twitter) page Kurukshetra University's official Twitter page

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Kurukshetra University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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