University of Burdwan

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.

The University of Burdwan

Bardhaman University campus and buildings in University of Burdwan
Other name	BU
Motto	सा विद्या या विमुक्तये (Sanskrit)
Motto in English	Learning Leads To Emancipation
Type	Public
Established	1960 (64 years ago) (1960)
Academic affiliations	UGC AIU AICTE BCI
Budget	₹149.0551 crore (US$20 million) (2021–22 est.)[1]
Chancellor	Governor of West Bengal
Vice-Chancellor	Nimai Chandra Saha
Academic staff	232[2]
Students	4,831[2]
Undergraduates	301[2]
Postgraduates	3,956[2]
Doctoral students	574[2]
Location	Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal , India 23°14′21″N 87°51′04″E
Campus	Urban, c. 400 acres (160 ha)
Website	www.buruniv.ac.in

References

1. "Detailed Demands For Grants For 2021-22" (PDF). 5 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
2. "NIRF 2021" (PDF). NIRF.