Nalanda University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #9706 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #3861 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #575 of 876 | In India |
| #19 of 24 | In Bihar |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- nalandauniv.edu.in
- Languages
- Hindi;English;Tibetan
- Acceptance rate
- 56%*
* Nalanda University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Tuition
The tuition table for Nalanda University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration | Tuition Cost (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions | 3 years | 450,000 |
| Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions | 2 years | 300,000 |
| Master of Arts in Ecology and Environment Studies | 2 years | 300,000 |
| Master of Arts in Historical Studies | 2 years | 300,000 |
| Master of Arts in Linguistics and Literature | 2 years | 300,000 |
| Master of Arts in Philosophy and Comparative Religions | 2 years | 300,000 |
| Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Development and Management | 2 years | 600,000 |
| Master of Science in Cognitive Science | 2 years | 300,000 |
| Master of Science in Mathematics | 2 years | 300,000 |
| PhD in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions | 3-5 years | 150,000 per year |
| PhD in Ecology and Environment Studies | 3-5 years | 150,000 per year |
| PhD in Historical Studies | 3-5 years | 150,000 per year |
| PhD in Linguistics and Literature | 3-5 years | 150,000 per year |
| PhD in Philosophy and Comparative Religions | 3-5 years | 150,000 per year |
| PhD in Cognitive Science | 3-5 years | 150,000 per year |
| PhD in Mathematics | 3-5 years | 150,000 per year |
All tuition costs are in Indian Rupees (INR).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Nalanda University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Master's Degree | Asian Religious Studies, Ecology, Environmental Studies, History, Japanese, Korean, Sanskrit |
|---|
Nalanda University faculties and divisions
| School : Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religion | Asian Religious Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies |
|---|---|
| School : Environment and Ecological Studies | Ecology, Environmental Studies |
| School : Historical Studies | History |
| School : Languages and Literature/Humanities | Japanese, Korean, Literature, Sanskrit |
General information
| Alternative names | NU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Rajgir Nalanda, Bihar, 803116 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 42,000 |