Visva-Bharati University
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| Motto | Yatra Visvam Bhavatyekanidam (Sanskrit) |
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Motto in English | Where the world makes a home in a single nest |
| Type | Institute of National Importance |
| Established | 23 December 1921 |
| Founder | Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore |
Academic affiliations | |
| Budget |  308.505 crore (US$52 million)(FY2021–22 est.)[2] |
| Chancellor | Prime Minister of India |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Bidyut Chakrabarty[3] |
| Rector | Governor of West Bengal |
| Visitor | President of India |
Academic staff | 466 (2023)[2] |
| Students | 9,683 (2023)[2] |
| Undergraduates | 4,411 (2023)[2] |
| Postgraduates | 3,902 (2023)[2] |
| 1,370 (2023)[2] | |
| Location | , , India |
| Campus | Rural 1,128.895 acres (456.848 ha) |
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Visva-Bharati University is in Santiniketan, West Bengal, India. Rabindranath Tagore started the university in 1901. Visva-Bharati University combines Indian traditions with Western influences. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs. The curriculum promotes interdisciplinary studies.
Rankings
According to Best Global Universities 2020 ranking by U.S. News & World Report, Visva- Bharati ranked 27th among Indian universities.[4]
Visva-Bharati University Media
A 1971 stamp dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Visva-Bharati University, featuring Rabindranath Tagore and university building.
Upasana Griha (prayer hall) in Santiniketan, built by Debendranath Tagore in 1863.
Kala Bhavan, Santiniketan
References
- ↑ Association of Commonwealth Universities Membars-Asia. https://www.acu.ac.uk/membership/acu-members/asia. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "NIRF 2023" (PDF). Visva Bharati.
- ↑ Bidyut Chakrabarty takes over as VC of Visva Bharati University. India. 10 November 2018. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/bidyut-chakrabarty-takes-over-as-vc-of-visva-bharati-university/articleshow/66562972.cms. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ↑ "Best Global Universities, 2020 by U.S. News & World Report".