University of Calcutta is a public state university located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India and it was established on 24 January 1857.

It is recognized as a Five Star University and a Centre with Potential for Excellence by the University Grants Commission and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

Campuses of University of Calcutta:

Asutosh Siksha Prangan:
Asutosh Siksha Prangan (commonly called as College Street Campus)

Rashbihari Siksha Prangan:
Rashbihari Siksha Prangan (also known as University College of Science and Technology or commonly Rajabazar Science College)

Taraknath Siksha Prangan:
Taraknath Siksha Prangan (also known as University College of Science or commonly Ballygunge Science College)

Sahid Khudiram Siksha Prangan:
Sahid Khudiram Siksha Prangan at Alipore houses the department of Archeology, Business Management, Political Science, Sociology and others

Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Siksha Prangan

Other Campuses:
Hazra Road Campus
The University Press and Book Depot
The B. T. Road Campus
The Viharilal College of Home Science Campus
The University Health Service
The Haringhata Campus
The Dhakuria Lakes (University Rowing Club)
The University Ground
Tent at Maidan


Contact details:
University of Calcutta
Senate House, 87 /1 College Street
Kolkata-700 073
West Bengal, India
Phone: 033 2241 0071