St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
The Crest of St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, is modeled on Jassu Crest of the University Patron, Saint Francis Xavier’s family. It has been adapted to local surroundings, suggestive of a native flavour of a University in India. The escutcheon in white and blue contains a tiger and a palm tree, overlooked by a silver crescent moon, which symbolizes the palacio of Xavier. The charge on the Dexter, IHS, bespeaks a University of the Society of Jesus (Iesus Hominum Salvator – Jesus, Savior of Human Family). The checky argent and sable in the base recall the spirit of the Xaverian family. A garter bearing the words “St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata”, encircles the escutcheon and it is surmounted by a Cross emanating holy rays. A scroll passes underneath inscribed with the words Nihil Ultra (Nothing Beyond), the motto of the University. The Crest signifies dignity, courage, quiet gleam and the call of the beyond – the quest persists towards higher endeavour.
- St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata is a Jesuit University.
- St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata is a UGC recognised University & included in the UGC list maintained as per section 2(f) of UGC Act 1956.
- St. Xavier’s University Kolkata Act, 2016 was unanimously passed in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly on December 15, 2016.
- As per the notification of Government of West Bengal, the provision of St. Xavier’s University Kolkata Act, 2016 came into force from the 8th Day of February 2017.
Our Focus Areas
We offer diverse programs and approaches to meet people where they are in their spiritual journey
Contact Us
Action Area III B
New Town,
Kolkata – 700 160
Our Vision
Rooted in and inspired by the Ignatian charism of forming men and women for others, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, as a Centre of Excellence, strives to promote a society based on love, freedom, liberty, justice, equality and fraternity.
Our Mission
To set an international standard for Arts, Science, Commerce, Management education contemporary and relevant to the 21st century; To bridge the rural-urban divide, taking the benefits of education to the poor and the marginalized, aiming at their empowerment;
Our Activities
- Fostering passionate pursuit for academic and intellectual excellence;
- Promoting social concern leading to action;
- Instilling in students integrity, perseverance and transparency;
Our Leadership & Team
Jesuits committed to serving faith, education, justice, and community.
Fr. John Doe, SJ
Provincial
Fr. Alex Kumar, SJ
Socius
Fr. Michael Raj, SJ
Administrator
Fr. P. Joseph, SJ
Coordinator
Fr. Antony, SJ
Treasurer
Moments from Our Ministry
A glimpse into the life, work, and spirit of our ministries
