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University of Calcutta
(CU)
About
The University of Calcutta, informally known as Calcutta University (CU), is a public state research university located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It has 151 affiliated undergraduate colleges and 16 institutes in Kolkata and nearby areas. It was established on 24 January 1857 and is the oldest multidisciplinary university of the Indian Subcontinent and the Southeast Asian Region. Today, the u...
The University of Calcutta, informally known as Calcutta University (CU), is a public state research university located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It has 151 affiliated undergraduate colleges and 16 institutes in Kolkata and nearby areas. It was established on 24 January 1857 and is the oldest multidisciplinary university of the Indian Subcontinent and the Southeast Asian Region. Today, the university's jurisdiction is limited to a few districts of West Bengal, but at the time of its establishment, it had a catchment area ranging from Kabul to Myanmar. It is accredited as an "A" grade university by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 771 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 20 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 22,520
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
- Staff
- 5,500
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 701-750 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2025 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 25.9 | 2024 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 23.0 | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 16.9 | 2024 |
| Social Sciences | 801+ | 11.3 | 2024 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001+ | 9.1 | 2024 |
US News
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | 630 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =737 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =874 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =978 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =994 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,266 | 34.3 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Calcutta?
University of Calcutta's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 771-780, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,372.
When was University of Calcutta founded?
University of Calcutta was founded in 1857.
What are the top subjects at University of Calcutta?
Top subjects at University of Calcutta include: Philosophy, English Language & Literature, Agriculture & Forestry, Mathematics, Chemical Engineering.
Where is University of Calcutta located?
University of Calcutta is located in Kolkata, India.