Visva Bharati University

Visva Bharati University (VBU) is a public central university located in Santiniketan, West Bengal. It was founded by Rabindranath Tagore who called it Visva Bharati, which means the communion of the world with India.

Overview

Visva Bharati University is India's one of the most renowned institutions. Founded by the famous poet Rabindranath Tagore, the university offers a unique educational experience that promotes integrated development of the mind and the heart. The university is the embodiment of Tagore's vision for a place of learning that transcends the barriers of language and culture, and fosters a sense of global community. The university provides graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in various specializations. The university campus is spread over nearly 1,232 acres in three distinct hubs, namely, 'Santiniketan', 'Sriniketan' and 'Santividya'. The campus has world-class infrastructure with modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a well-stocked library, and state-of-the-art sports facilities. The university also has a number of research centres and institutes.