Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) is a public university named after Rabindranath Tagore, a famous Indian poet, writer, musician, painter and thinker. RBU was founded in 196½ and is located in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, India. The university aims to promote Tagore's intellectual legacy and advance the arts, humanities and social sciences through education and research.

Overview

Founded: 1962

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Mission and Vision: RBU is committed to spreading Tagore's artistic and philosophical ideas through education and research, while cultivating students' creativity, critical thinking and social responsibility.

Academic Structure

Colleges and Departments: RBU has several colleges and departments covering a wide range of arts and humanities disciplines, including but not limited to:

College of Arts

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

College of Education

College of Performing Arts

College of Visual Arts

College of Music

College of Literature and Languages

College of Philosophy and Religious Studies

College of History and Cultural Heritage

Subjects and Courses

Undergraduate Programs: Offers degrees such as Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.).

Postgraduate Programs: Offers degrees such as Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Master of Music (M.Mus.).

Doctoral Programs: Offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree to support students to conduct in-depth research in their respective disciplines.

Diploma and Certificate Programs: Offers short courses and professional certificate programs such as art education, drama, dance, vocal music, etc.

Features and Advantages

Tagore Heritage: RBU is an important guardian of Tagore's cultural and artistic heritage and is committed to preserving and disseminating his works and ideas.

Interdisciplinary Education: The university encourages interdisciplinary learning and research, allowing students to explore and develop in different fields of art and humanities.

Cultural Activities: Cultural activities such as concerts, exhibitions, and drama performances are regularly held to enrich students' campus life.

Research and Publication: There are multiple research centers and academic journals published to promote academic exchanges and the publication of research results.

Internationalization: Cooperate with other academic institutions in the world to provide student exchange programs and international cooperation opportunities.

Campus and Facilities

Campus: RBU's main campus is located in Jorasanko Thakur Bari (the former residence of the Tagore family) in the heart of Kolkata, which is also the birthplace of Tagore. In addition, there are several other campuses distributed in different areas of the city.

Facilities: The campus has facilities such as museums, libraries, art galleries, theaters, concert halls, studios, classrooms, laboratories, etc.

Ranking and Recognition

National Recognition: RBU is a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India and is recognized by relevant professional committees.

Academic Reputation: RBU enjoys a high reputation in the field of arts and humanities in India, especially in Tagore studies, art and music education.

Student Life

Accommodation: Provide on-campus dormitories for students, especially provide accommodation support for out-of-town students.

Extracurricular Activities: Encourage students to participate in various societies, clubs and cultural activities to promote all-round development.

Student Support: Provide career guidance, psychological counseling and other services to help students adapt to university life and prepare for their future careers.

Other Information

Social Responsibility: RBU actively participates in social construction and local development through its education and social service projects.

Alumni Network: RBU's alumni network is spread all over the world, and many graduates have achieved remarkable achievements in their respective fields.