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Ever since its inception, the University of Calcutta has been committed to supporting the teaching-learning and research activities of its academic and scholarly community with the best learning resources.

History

The Court of Directors of the East India Company sent a despatch in July, 1854 to the Governor-General of India in Council, suggesting the establishment of the Universities of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay. In pursuance of that despatch, the University of Calcutta was founded on January 24, 1857.

Education

Academic Departments:

  • Agriculture
  • Arts
  • Commerce, Social Welfare & Business Management
  • Education, Journalism & Library Science
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Fine Arts, Music and Home Science
  • Law
  • Science

University of Calcutta Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #771 Ranking
  • 49 Scholarships
  • 1,255 Academic Staff
  • 19,119 Students
  • Public Institution Type

University of Calcutta Overview

University of Calcutta Scholarships

University of Calcutta Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Calcutta. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

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ADB/Japan Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Kanthari International Institute for Leadership
Need-based

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Kanthari
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Fully Funded Scholarship for Social Change Makers 2024-2025
Need-based

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Kanthari
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available

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University of Calcutta Student Reviews & Awards

3.4

Based on 7 reviews

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    4 Reviews
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    2 Reviews
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    1 Review
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4/5

Good Studying Environment

Faculty members are absolutely brilliant in teaching

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2024 - Jun 2027
Posted on Jan 2026
3/5

I just want to study in south korea

In India after studying about history I realise in this place this degree don't have many scope... But in Korea I hope I can upgrade my life so .. I can know vastly about their culture.. and with studying History I can pursue a career or job as well...

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Nov 2021 - Jul 2024
Posted on Apr 2024
2/5

Review of the State University

The syllabus is too much focused on theory , rather than practical experience in the field . No internships were available . The condition of classroom and washroom were very poor.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2022 - Aug 2025
Posted on Dec 2024
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University of Calcutta Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 15.4% India
Top 19.7% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

QS World University Rankings

771

By TopUniversities

Dropped 20 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
801 751 771

Academic Ranking of World Universities

901

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
901 901 901

Best Global Universities Rankings

1372

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 3 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1376 1375 1372

World University Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By Times Higher Education

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1001 - -

Library services

The library system houses an enviable collection of books, journals, theses, reports, etc., to cater to the learning needs of its users for years. Keeping pace with the technological advancement, the University has been embracing digital technologies for making its resources more accessible to all.

ICT services

At University of Calcutta, we aim to improve the online learning experience by curating and organising our e-learning resources. We have created an INFLIBNET facility to enable our research scholars to submit their theses for similarity checking and enable our academic community to maintain academic integrity.

Campus life

The Main Campus Area has 2.7 acres approximately.

University of Calcutta Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
India Country
Calcutta City

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