Established in 1857, University of Calcutta is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Kolkata (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), West Bengal. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, University of Calcutta (CU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. University of Calcutta (CU) 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 166 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CU 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, as well as administrative services.
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Name | University of Calcutta |
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Name | কলকাতা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় |
Acronym | CU |
Founded | 1857 |
Motto | Advancement of Learning |
Colours | Sky blue |
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Address | 87/1 College Street Kolkata 700 073 West Bengal India |
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Tel | +91 (33) 2241 3288 |
Fax | +91 (33) 2241 3222 |
Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |||
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
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International students |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations |
Admission Rate | Not reported |
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Student Enrollment | 20,000-24,999 |
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Academic Staff | Not reported |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Continuous |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Not reported |
Academic Counseling | Not reported |
Career Services | Not reported |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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