University of Calcutta
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Global #1012
India #23
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1857
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 22,520 students
- Faculty
- 5,500
- Website
- https://www.caluniv.ac.in
About
University of Calcutta is a higher education institution in India, founded in 1857. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is one of the leading universities in India. The university has approximately 23K students, a member of Top 30 Universities in India.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #771 · Ranked | — |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #1012 · Ranked | 76.38 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
225
h-index
1,091,802
Citations
37,313
Publications
25,846
i10-index
1.81
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Frequently Asked Questions
University of Calcutta is ranked #1,012 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within India, it holds the #23 position.
University of Calcutta was founded in 1857, making it 169 years old. It is one of the established institutions in India.
University of Calcutta has a student body of approximately 22,520 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.
University of Calcutta has produced 37,313 research publications with 1,091,802 total citations and an h-index of 225, according to OpenAlex data.