Visva-Bharati University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2862 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #910 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #82 of 876 | In India |
| #6 of 42 | In West Bengal |
| #1 of 2 | In Santiniketan |
| #459 of 1,016 | For Hydrology and Water resources management |
| Top50% | For 78 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- visvabharati.ac.in
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
We've calculated the 20% acceptance rate for Visva-Bharati University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Visva-Bharati University has published 8,849 scientific papers with 131,712 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, and Biochemistry.
Visva-Bharati University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 48 | 120 |
| 1993 | 41 | 133 |
| 1994 | 41 | 149 |
| 1995 | 37 | 163 |
| 1996 | 36 | 104 |
| 1997 | 26 | 173 |
| 1998 | 43 | 171 |
| 1999 | 44 | 203 |
| 2000 | 36 | 214 |
| 2001 | 55 | 240 |
| 2002 | 65 | 319 |
| 2003 | 56 | 367 |
| 2004 | 67 | 406 |
| 2005 | 90 | 489 |
| 2006 | 89 | 600 |
| 2007 | 135 | 891 |
| 2008 | 137 | 1233 |
| 2009 | 180 | 1539 |
| 2010 | 227 | 1896 |
| 2011 | 205 | 2613 |
| 2012 | 302 | 3202 |
| 2013 | 304 | 3752 |
| 2014 | 402 | 4096 |
| 2015 | 437 | 4930 |
| 2016 | 444 | 5477 |
| 2017 | 450 | 6283 |
| 2018 | 537 | 7247 |
| 2019 | 548 | 8185 |
| 2020 | 648 | 10656 |
| 2021 | 659 | 13677 |
| 2022 | 647 | 15063 |
| 2023 | 710 | 16845 |
| 2024 | 626 | 17520 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Visva-Bharati 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 | Tuition Cost (INR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 10,000 per year |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 12,000 per year |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 15,000 per year |
| Master of Science (MSc) | 18,000 per year |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | 20,000 per year |
Visva-Bharati University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Visva-Bharati 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Visva-Bharati University alumni
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Indira Gandhi
- Occupations
- writerpolitician
- Biography
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Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was an Indian politician and stateswoman who served as the prime minister of India from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. She was India's first and, to date, only female prime minister, and a central figure in Indian politics as the leader of the Indian National Congress (INC). She was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India, and the mother of Rajiv Gandhi, who succeeded her in office as the country's prime minister. Gandhi's cumulative tenure of 15 years and 350 days makes her the second-longest-serving Indian prime minister after her father. Henry Kissinger described her as an "Iron Lady", a nickname that became associated with her tough personality.
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Amartya Sen
- Occupations
- philosophereconomistwritersociologistuniversity teacher
- Biography
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Amartya Kumar Sen is an Indian economist and philosopher. Sen has taught and worked in England and the United States since 1972. In 1998, Sen received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to welfare economics. He has also made major scholarly contributions to social choice theory, economic and social justice, economic theories of famines, decision theory, development economics, public health, and the measures of well-being of countries.
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Satyajit Ray
- Occupations
- composersongwriterwritercinematographerfilm editor
- Biography
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Satyajit Ray was an Indian film director, screenwriter, author, lyricist, magazine editor, illustrator, calligrapher, and composer. Ray is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential film directors in the history of cinema. He is celebrated for works including The Apu Trilogy (1955–1959), The Music Room (1958), The Big City (1963), Charulata (1964), and the Goopy–Bagha trilogy (1969–1992).
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Gayatri Devi
- Occupations
- writerpoliticianbadminton executive and administrator
- Biography
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Gayatri Devi was the third Maharani consort of Jaipur from 1940 to 1949 through her marriage to Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II. Following her husband's signature for the Jaipur State to become part of the Union of India and her step-son's assumption of the title in 1970, she was known as Maharani Gayatri Devi, Rajmata of Jaipur.
General information
| Alternative names | VB विश्व भारती विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1921 |
| Motto | Yatra visvam bhavatyekanidam Where the world makes a home in a single nest |
Location and contacts
| Address | Santiniketan India |
|---|---|
| Phone | +91 (3463) 262 451 |
| Fax | +91 (3463) 262 672 |