Banaras Hindu University

country rank	47
world rank	2629

University Overview

Established in 1915, Banaras Hindu University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Varanasi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Uttar Pradesh. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission, India, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Hindu religion. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 104 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Banaras Hindu University
Name	काशी हिंदू विश्वविद्यालय
Acronym	BHU
Founded	1915
Motto	Knowledge imparts immortality
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University Location

Address	Varanasi (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) 221 005 Uttar Pradesh India
T	+91 (542) 236 8938
F	+91 (542) 236 8174

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Banaras Hindu University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	Not reported	Not reported
International students Int'l student	Not reported	Not reported

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Banaras Hindu University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations
Admission Rate	Not reported
Admission Office	+91

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Banaras Hindu University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	15,000-19,999
Academic Staff	over-5,000
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Not reported
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	Hindu

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Not reported
Study Abroad	Not reported
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Banaras Hindu University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University Grants Commission, India

Year of first Accreditation

1917

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE)
Bar Council of India (BCI)

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Banaras Hindu University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
Medical Council of India (MCI)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

iTunes U

Not reported

Open Education Consortium

Not reported

Video Presentation

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Site last updated: Monday, 18 February 2019

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