Visva-Bharati University: Statistics

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#2825 of 14,131 In the World
#891 of 5,830 In Asia
#81 of 876 In India
#6 of 42 In West Bengal
#1 of 2 In Santiniketan
#578 of 2,235 For Pharmacy
Top50% For 71 other topics
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Acceptance rate
20%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate20%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive admission
Academic CalendarSemesters

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 7,268 scientific papers with 94,188 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publications
7,268
Citations
94,188

Visva-Bharati University majors

by publication & citation count

Chemistry
4,731 / 72,481
Biology
4,342 / 63,361
Physics
4,321 / 58,070
Engineering
4,153 / 58,819
Quantum and Particle physics
3,459 / 45,167
Environmental Science
3,389 / 46,136
Organic Chemistry
3,174 / 50,217
Materials Science
2,462 / 35,390
Biochemistry
2,407 / 42,593
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,388 / 24,993
Medicine
1,964 / 28,832
Computer Science
1,955 / 21,751
Ecology
1,711 / 23,150
Geography and Cartography
1,659 / 20,169
Genetics
1,650 / 28,971
Geology
1,623 / 23,304
Mathematics
1,234 / 13,131
Optical Engineering
1,148 / 13,304
Metallurgical Engineering
1,080 / 18,619
Philosophy
1,074 / 10,193
History
1,069 / 10,386
Paleontology
1,040 / 15,312
Nuclear Physics
1,037 / 14,558
Archaeology
985 / 10,217
Statistics
956 / 9,418
Botany
913 / 13,370
Sociology
891 / 6,991
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
854 / 9,836
Political Science
822 / 4,967
Business
798 / 7,521
Agricultural Science
790 / 10,594
Law
789 / 4,822
Physical chemistry
737 / 11,306
Nanotechnology
737 / 10,514
Electrical Engineering
734 / 7,495
Economics
733 / 5,413
Chemical Engineering
709 / 13,271
Atomic and Molecular physics
706 / 8,823
Condensed Matter Physics
681 / 7,113
Psychology
672 / 6,121

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 32 131
1992 48 107
1993 41 113
1994 38 136
1995 37 147
1996 32 92
1997 24 140
1998 41 152
1999 39 178
2000 32 190
2001 48 216
2002 64 263
2003 51 291
2004 58 347
2005 75 437
2006 78 469
2007 128 699
2008 120 894
2009 169 1190
2010 182 1308
2011 186 1876
2012 258 2267
2013 275 2864
2014 344 3368
2015 395 4028
2016 402 4435
2017 360 4933
2018 458 5993
2019 501 6886
2020 543 8674
2021 587 11515
2022 575 12992
2023 590 13977
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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

  1. Indira Gandhi

    Indira Gandhi
    Born in
    India Flag India
    Years
    1917-1984 (aged 67)
    Occupations
    politicianwriter
    Biography

    Indira Feroze Gandhi was an Indian politician who served as the third 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. Gandhi 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 sixth prime minister. Furthermore, 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 since her lifetime.

  2. Amartya Sen

    Amartya Sen
    Born in
    India Flag India
    Years
    1933-.. (age 91)
    Occupations
    writeruniversity teachereconomistsociologistphilosopher
    Biography

    Amartya Kumar Sen is an Indian economist and philosopher, who has taught and worked in the United Kingdom and the United States since 1972. Sen has made contributions to welfare economics, social choice theory, economic and social justice, economic theories of famines, decision theory, development economics, public health, and measures of well-being of countries.

  3. Satyajit Ray

    Satyajit Ray
    Born in
    India Flag India
    Years
    1921-1992 (aged 71)
    Occupations
    poetfilm producerchildren's writerfilm directorpainter
    Biography

    Satyajit Ray was an Indian director, screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, author, essayist, lyricist, magazine editor, illustrator, calligrapher, and composer. Ray is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential film directors in world cinema. He is celebrated for works including The Apu Trilogy (1955–1959), The Music Room (1958), The Big City (1963) and Charulata (1964) and the Goopy–Bagha trilogy.

  4. Gayatri Devi

    Gayatri Devi
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1919-2009 (aged 90)
    Occupations
    badminton executive and administratorpoliticianwriter
    Biography

    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.

All 31 notable alumni

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