Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

About the university

Banaras Hindu University is one of India's oldest and largest residential universities, founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in 1916. Located in the holy city of Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges. Offers programs in Sanskrit, Vedic studies, Fine Arts, Music, Medicine (Ayurveda and Modern), Engineering, Law, and Sciences. Includes the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS-BHU) — one of India's top medical colleges. Sprawling 1,300-acre campus with 30,000 students.

Key information

  • Location: Varanasi, IN
  • Ranking #751
  • QS #751
  • National ranking #6
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Medicine
  • Engineering
  • Law
  • Fine Arts
  • Sanskrit
  • Social Sciences

Programs (11)

  • Medicine
  • Engineering
  • Law
  • Fine Arts
  • Economics
  • Sociology
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Linguistics
  • Pharmacy
  • Nursing

Student body

  • Total students: 30,000
  • International students: 3%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $80 - $300 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 78%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL
  • CUET

Minimum GPA: 2.8

Tuition costs

  • $300 - $2,500 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 20.00%
  • Scholarships available: BHU merit scholarships, ICCR international grants, Madan Mohan Malaviya fellowships, government SC/ST/OBC support, alumni endowment grants.
  • Additional costs: Living costs in Varanasi ~$150-350/month. One of India's most culturally rich university cities.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1916
  • Teaching languages: Hindi, English, Sanskrit
  • Study formats: offline

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