West Bengal University of Health Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5947 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2206 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #328 of 876 | In India |
| #19 of 42 | In West Bengal |
| #9 of 16 | In Kolkata |
| #1094 of 1,104 | For Plastic Surgery |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- wbuhs.ac.in
- Acceptance rate
- 40%*
* The West Bengal University of Health Sciences 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.
Research profile
West Bengal University of Health Sciences has published 667 scientific papers with 5,209 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Pathology, Genetics, Surgery, Psychology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychiatry, Chemistry, and Environmental Science.
West Bengal University of Health Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 0 | 9 |
| 2005 | 0 | 10 |
| 2006 | 2 | 19 |
| 2007 | 0 | 20 |
| 2008 | 1 | 17 |
| 2009 | 2 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 | 21 |
| 2011 | 14 | 17 |
| 2012 | 16 | 52 |
| 2013 | 45 | 66 |
| 2014 | 54 | 127 |
| 2015 | 34 | 146 |
| 2016 | 39 | 180 |
| 2017 | 32 | 226 |
| 2018 | 45 | 280 |
| 2019 | 24 | 287 |
| 2020 | 74 | 478 |
| 2021 | 83 | 683 |
| 2022 | 73 | 642 |
| 2023 | 54 | 730 |
| 2024 | 48 | 714 |
| 2025 | 20 | 481 |
Tuition
The tuition table for West Bengal University of Health Sciences 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 Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | 5 years | 1,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | 4 years | 500,000 |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSc Nursing) | 2 years | 250,000 |
| Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) | 2 years | 300,000 |
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 West Bengal University of Health Sciences.
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 | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
West Bengal University of Health Sciences faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Audiology and Speech Language Pathology | Speech Therapy and Audiology |
|---|---|
| Course/Programme : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Course/Programme : Health Administration | Health Administration |
| Course/Programme : Nursing | Nursing |
| Course/Programme : Physiotherapy | Physical Therapy |
| Course/Programme : Prosthetics and Orthotics | Dental Technology, Orthodontics |
| Department/Division : Medicine and Surgery | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Community Health, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Pneumology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Surgery, Tropical Medicine |
General information
| Alternative names | WBUHS पश्चिम बंगाल स्वास्थ्य विज्ञान विश्वविद् |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission |
Location and contacts
| Address | DD - 36, Sector - 1 Salt Lake Kolkata, West Bengal, 700 064 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,497,000 |