University of Burdwan

University of Burdwan (also Burdwan University or B.U.) is a public university in 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 jurisdiction covers the districts of Burdwan, Birbhum, Bankura and Hooghly (except Serampore). The main campus is of 398 acres (approximately).

The university offers more than 30 undergraduate and 66 postgraduate courses. There are 227 Esteemed Faculties and 189 affiliated colleges (including degree colleges, B.Ed. colleges and private professional institutes).

The university has been awarded A Grade by the NAAC on 06/11/2016.