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University of Burdwan

Coordinates: 23°14′21″N 87°51′04″E / 23.2392585°N 87.8511835°E / 23.2392585; 87.8511835
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The University of Burdwan
Bardhaman University campus and buildings in University of Burdwan
Other name
BU
Mottoसा विद्या या विमुक्तये (Sanskrit)
Motto in English
Learning Leads To Emancipation
TypePublic
Established1960 (64 years ago) (1960)
Academic affiliations
Budget149.0551 crore (US$20 million) (2021–22 est.)[1]
ChancellorGovernor of West Bengal
Vice-ChancellorNimai Chandra Saha
Academic staff
232[2]
Students4,831[2]
Undergraduates301[2]
Postgraduates3,956[2]
574[2]
Location,
India

23°14′21″N 87°51′04″E / 23.2392585°N 87.8511835°E / 23.2392585; 87.8511835
CampusUrban, c. 400 acres (160 ha)
Websitewww.buruniv.ac.in Edit this at Wikidata

The University of Burdwan (also known as Burdwan University or B. U.) is a public university in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India. It was established by the West Bengal Government as a teaching and affiliating university on 15 June 1960 with six graduate departments and 30 undergraduate colleges spread over three districts that come under the jurisdiction of the university. The university currently offers more than 30 undergraduate and 66 postgraduate courses.

References

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  1. "Detailed Demands For Grants For 2021-22" (PDF). 5 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "NIRF 2021" (PDF). NIRF.