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About
The University of Calcutta, established in 1857 in Kolkata, India, is the oldest multidisciplinary university in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asian Region. It is renowned for its rich academic history, research contributions in science and humanities, and a vast network of affiliated colleges. The university offers a wide array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across its 14 campuses.
UNIREAL Score
76/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 76
Overview
- Country
- India
- City
- Kolkata
- Established
- 1857
- Students
- 14,484
- Programs
- 278
- Admission period
- September – January
Programs
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Location
Frequently asked questions
Where is University of Calcutta?
University of Calcutta is located in Kolkata, India.
When can I apply to University of Calcutta?
Admission at University of Calcutta usually runs September – January.
What can I study at University of Calcutta?
University of Calcutta offers about 278 programs, including B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, M.Sc in Physics, M.A. in English, LL.M., MBA in Financial Management.
What is the UNIREAL Score of University of Calcutta?
University of Calcutta has a UNIREAL Score of 76/100, calculated from: research activity.
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