Jadavpur University: Fees & Ranking

The short answer

Jadavpur University is a state university in Kolkata, India, founded on 24 December 1955 with roots in the National Council of Education, Bengal, of 1906.^[1] In the QS World University Rankings 2027 it is placed in the 721–730 band.^[2]

Foreign nationals pay fees in US dollars. Under the fee schedule in force since 24 March 2025 the first year costs $3,250 in arts, humanities and social sciences and $6,350 in science and engineering; later years cost $2,700 and $5,800. Students from developing and low-income countries pay half.^[3]^[4] Applicants need proof of English (IELTS or TOEFL), and engineering applicants also need an SAT or GRE score.^[5]^[6]

Key facts

Official name	Jadavpur University (JU)
Location	Main campus: 188 Raja S.C. Mallick Road, Kolkata 700032, West Bengal, India^[7]
Type	State (public) university, established under the Jadavpur University Act (West Bengal Act XXXIII of 1955)^[1]
Founded	24 December 1955; roots in the National Council of Education, Bengal (1906)^[1]
Faculties	Arts; Engineering and Technology; Science; Interdisciplinary Studies, Law and Management^[8]
Students	“Total number of students” counter on the university’s about page: 7,500+, of whom 2,800+ in doctoral programmes^[1]
Foreign students	Around 112 from 18 countries^[8]
QS World University Rankings 2027	721–730 band (no exact rank shown); numbered 24th among Indian institutions in one list^[2]
NIRF 2025 (India)	9th among universities, 18th overall and 1st among state public universities, as stated by the university^[7]
Fees, foreign nationals, arts (self-sponsored)	US$3,250 in the first year, US$2,700 a year after that (from 24 Mar 2025)^[3]
Fees, foreign nationals, science and engineering (self-sponsored)	US$6,350 in the first year, US$5,800 a year after that (from 24 Mar 2025)^[4]
Fee reduction	50% for students from developing, low-income and low-middle-income countries^[3]
Admission routes	Self-financed, ICCR scholarship or exchange programme (such as Erasmus Mundus)^[8]
Official website	jadavpuruniversity.in

Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 6 November 2026.

About Jadavpur University

Jadavpur University is a state university founded on 24 December 1955 under the Jadavpur University Act (West Bengal Act XXXIII of 1955). It grew out of the National Council of Education, Bengal, set up in 1906 during the nationalist movement, and of the Bengal Technical Institute that the council took over, later the College of Engineering and Technology, Bengal.^[1]

The university has four faculties: Arts; Engineering and Technology; Science; and Interdisciplinary Studies, Law and Management.^[8] Its main campus is at 188 Raja S.C. Mallick Road in Kolkata, and it is accredited by NAAC with grade A+ (fourth cycle).^[7] It states that it hosts around 112 foreign students from 18 countries, and its about page shows 7,500+ students, 2,800+ of them in doctoral programmes.^[8]^[1]

How is Jadavpur University ranked?

In the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026, Jadavpur University is in the 721–730 band. The lists show a band, not an exact position; one list of the Indian institutions numbers it 24th, in the same band as NIT Tiruchirappalli.^[2]^[9] In the previous edition, QS 2026, the university was reported at 676th, so it moved down.^[10]

In India’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 the university reports 9th place among universities, 18th overall and 1st among state public universities.^[7] Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.

What can international students study at Jadavpur University?

The university’s page for foreign students lists these programmes:^[8]

Arts: four-year B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali, Comparative Literature, Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science (International Relations), Sanskrit and Sociology; two-year M.A. programmes including Education and Film Studies; library science and physical education degrees.
Engineering and Technology: four-year B.E. in Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunication, Food Technology, Information Technology, Instrumentation and Electronics, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Material, Power, Printing and Production Engineering; B.Pharm.; five-year B.Arch.; two-year M.E., M.Pharm. and M.Arch.; a three-year MCA.
Science: four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry, Geography, Geological Science, Mathematics and Physics; two-year M.Sc. programmes including Biotechnology and Electronics Science.
Interdisciplinary Studies, Law and Management: two-year master’s programmes, for example in Linguistics, Laser Science, Nano Science, Energy Science, Nuclear Engineering and Journalism and Mass Communication.

It also offers one-year and shorter certificate and diploma courses in languages such as Bengali, Hindi, Sanskrit, French, German, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and English.^[8] PhD programmes exist in all four faculties.^[8]

How much does Jadavpur University cost for foreign students?

Self-sponsored foreign national, UG and PG	Arts, humanities and social sciences	Science, engineering and technology
One-time charges (admission, registration, library, sports)	US$550	US$550
Tuition, per year	US$2,400	US$4,800
Examination and session fees, per year	US$300	US$300
Laboratory fee, per year	none	US$700
Total, first year	US$3,250	US$6,350
Total, second year onwards	US$2,700	US$5,800

These are the amounts in the university’s fee schedules for foreign nationals, in force from 24 March 2025.^[3]^[4] Students from developing, low-income and low-middle-income countries (as classed by the United Nations at the time of admission) pay 50% of all fees. Fees once paid are not refunded. A supplementary examination costs US$10 per paper and the convocation charge is US$50.^[3]

PhD

PhD students pay a registration fee of US$500, a coursework fee of US$1,500 and a thesis submission fee of US$500, plus an annual session fee of US$700 in arts and humanities or US$1,500 in science and technology. The 50% reduction does not apply to the annual session fee, and PhD registration is US$250 (or the rupee equivalent of INR 25,000 if higher) for students from developing countries.^[3]^[4] The fee link for the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Law and Management was missing from the foreign-students page when we read it, so ask the university for its fees.^[8]

For living costs and visas, see our India guide.

How do you apply to Jadavpur University as a foreign national?

Admission can be in one of three ways: self-financed (the student pays from private resources), through an Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarship, or through an exchange programme such as Erasmus Mundus.^[8] The foreign-students advisor handles enquiries (isa@jadavpuruniversity.in).^[8]

Engineering and technology, undergraduate: a Class 12 result with at least 90% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics together (and 90% in Mathematics), a valid SAT score, age 18 to 20 on 1 July of the year of application, and an IELTS or TOEFL score no older than two years. The application goes by post with two recommendations, a 300-word statement of purpose and a US$50 bank draft.^[5]
Engineering and technology, postgraduate: a bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology or pharmacy with an average grade point of at least 8.75 (80%), a valid GRE score (Verbal and Quantitative 500 or more, Analytical Writing 4 or more), age 21 to 30, plus course-specific degree requirements.^[6]
Arts, undergraduate: 12 years of education and a first-division pass in Class 12 or equivalent, age 18 to 25, a valid passport, an SAT score and a certificate of English proficiency such as TOEFL or IELTS. Individual departments add further requirements such as tests, interviews or writing samples.^[11]

Science, interdisciplinary and PhD applicants have their own criteria documents on the same page.^[8] We give no application dates because they change every year; check the notice for your session.^[8]

Which language level do you need?

Engineering undergraduates need an IELTS Academic score of at least 6.5 or a TOEFL score of at least 560 (paper), 220 (computer) or 80 (internet), no more than two years old.^[5] Engineering postgraduates need the same scores if their language of instruction was not English.^[6] Arts undergraduates need a certificate of English proficiency such as TOEFL or IELTS.^[11] The pages we read do not state the language of teaching for each programme, so ask the department.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Jadavpur University cost for foreign students?

The first year costs $3,250 in arts and $6,350 in science and engineering; later years cost $2,700 and $5,800. Students from developing and low-income countries pay 50%.^[3]^[4]

How is Jadavpur University ranked?

It is in the 721–730 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027, and 9th among universities in India’s NIRF 2025, according to the university.^[2]^[7]

Do I need the SAT or GRE for Jadavpur University?

Undergraduates in engineering and in arts need a valid SAT score.^[5]^[11] Engineering postgraduates need a GRE score.^[6]

Which IELTS or TOEFL score does Jadavpur University require?

For engineering: IELTS Academic 6.5, or TOEFL 560 (paper), 220 (computer) or 80 (internet).^[5]

Can I get a scholarship for Jadavpur University?

The university names the ICCR scholarship scheme and exchange programmes such as Erasmus Mundus as routes for foreign students.^[8]