Founded under the West Bengal Act XIX of 2012, Kazi Nazrul University (KNU) is a public university located in Asansol, West Bengal. Named after the esteemed Kazi Nazrul Islam, it stands as one of the most prestigious universities in the state. Kazi Nazrul University was established to provide quality education to the students of the region. The University is affiliated with 14 government degree colleges, 5 private non-aided institutions (self-financed), and 2 private non-aided law colleges. It offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma courses across various fields, including Engineering, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, Applied Psychology, and more. Some of the key features of KNU University are listed below:
Particulars  | Statistics  | 
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Year of Establishment  | 2012  | 
Campus  | Asansol, West Bengal  | 
Affiliation  | UGC, AIU  | 
Recognitions  | AICTE, BCI  | 
Modes of education  | Full-time  | 
Number of courses offered  | 47 courses across 7 streams  | 
Total number of students  | UG level: 14,833 plus PG Level: 1,269 plus  | 
Scholarship  | Meri-based  | 
Official website  | www.knu.ac.in  | 
Gender intake  | Co-education  | 
Application mode  | Online/ Offline  | 
Total Faculty  | 83  |