Overview
Founded in 1956, the Kurukshetra University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kurukshetra (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Haryana. This institution also has branch campuses in Reginal centre, Jind and Haryana. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Kurukshetra University (KUK) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. Kurukshetra University (KUK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 68-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Indian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KUK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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very selective
University Identity
| Name | Kurukshetra University  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | कुरुक्षेत्र विश्वविद्यालय |
| Acronym | KUK |
| Founded | 1956 |
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University Location
| Address | Thanesar Kurukshetra 136 119 Haryana India |
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+91 (1744) 238 039 |
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+91 (1744) 238 277 |
| Other locations | Reginal centre, Jind and Haryana |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Kurukshetra University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Kurukshetra University's Facebook page
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