Established in 2006, IISER Kolkata is an autonomous public research university for science education and research, an Institution of National Importance. Focus on integrated science education (BS-MS programs).
Address: Mohanpur, 741246 Nadia, West Bengal, India
Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Chemistry, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Geotechnics, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
One of the first IISERs. Focus on high-quality science education and research, integrating undergraduate teaching with research.
Research:
Research in fundamental and interdisciplinary sciences, including biological, chemical, physical, mathematical, and earth sciences.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
300
Current students***:
2000
Foreign students***:
1%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Strong focus on research-oriented science education, integrated master’s programs, good faculty.
Cons
Campus is located outside Kolkata city center, newer institution still building its global research standing.
Best For
Students passionate about fundamental sciences, seeking a research-intensive integrated BS-MS program in a premier science education institute.
- Biology, Biotechnologies, Chemical Recycling, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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