Banaras Hindu University

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), located in Varanasi, India, is one of the largest and oldest residential universities in Asia. It was found in 1916 by the great nationalist leader Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, with a vision to provide high-quality education along with deep respect for India’s cultural heritage. The university spreads over some 1,300 acres of area, providing a very serene environment conducive to learning and research.

BHU has more than 140 departments in arts, science, commerce, engineering, and medicine. Undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs are all offered by the Institute. The Indian Institute of Technology, founded as IIT BHU, is one of the constituent units and enjoys international fame for its education in engineering and technology.

An education system of research and innovation along with the encouragement and support from the university for meaningful projects to address social imperatives is something which attracts students, faculty, and everyone to the university. A very healthy campus life with the full presence of student organizations, rich in cultural activities, and sports events keeps engaged with itself in fostering overall development.

With BHU receiving students from many states of the country and some even from abroad, it ensures that it has diversity in its student body, making for a multicultural learning environment. The university also believes in community service; therefore, it encourages students to take part in outreach programs for the development of society.

The recent success of BHUs in increasing its quotient globally by the establishment of relations with other international institutions and involvement in academic exchanges, has now placed BHU in a forefront position in the arena of traditional learning combined with modernity. And therefore, Banaras Hindu University remains committed to achieving the mission of creating an enlightened and responsible citizenry.