Overview
Established in 1857, the 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 sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. University of Calcutta (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 168-year-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.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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large sized
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University Identity
| Name | University of Calcutta |
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| Name (Non Latin) | কলকাতা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় |
| Acronym | CU |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Motto | Advancement of Learning |
| Colours | Sky blue |
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University Location
| Address | 87/1 College Street Kolkata 700 073 West Bengal India |
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(33) 2241 3288 |
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(33) 2241 3222 |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of University of Calcutta's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
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University of Calcutta's official LinkedIn profile
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