University of Calcutta

About the university

University of Calcutta is one of India's oldest universities, established in 1857. A premier institution for humanities, sciences, and social sciences in eastern India. Has produced 5 Nobel laureates including Rabindranath Tagore and Amartya Sen. Known for Economics, Science, Law, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Home to historic affiliations with the Indian Statistical Institute. Strong research tradition in physics, chemistry, and economics.

Key information

  • Location: Kolkata, IN
  • Ranking #801
  • QS #801
  • National ranking #4
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Economics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • History
  • Law
  • Sociology

Programs (10)

  • Economics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • History
  • Law
  • Sociology
  • Political Science
  • Education
  • Mathematics
  • Biology

Student body

  • Total students: 15,000
  • International students: 3%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $150 - $500 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 75%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL
  • CUET

Minimum GPA: 2.8

Tuition costs

  • $200 - $1,500 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 18.00%
  • Scholarships available: University merit scholarships, UGC fellowships, state government scholarships, ICCR international grants, Nobel laureate endowment scholarships.
  • Additional costs: Living costs in Kolkata ~$200-500/month. One of India's most affordable major cities.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1857
  • Teaching languages: English, Bengali
  • Study formats: offline

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