Overview
Founded in 1948, the University of Kashmir is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Srinagar (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Jammu and Kashmir. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, University of Kashmir (KU) is a medium sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. University of Kashmir (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 77-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Indian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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medium sized
Selectivity
least selective
University Identity
| Name | University of Kashmir |
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| Name (Non Latin) | कश्मीर विश्वविद्यालय |
| Acronym | KU |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Motto | From darkness to light |
| Colours | Blue |
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University Location
| Address | Hazratbal Srinagar 190 006 Jammu and Kashmir India |
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(194) 242 3345 |
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(194) 242 1357 |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of University of Kashmir'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 Kashmir's official LinkedIn profile
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