In May 2005, Catholic Mission of West Bengal, the Founder Body, initiated the registration of a new Society, in the style and name of St. Xavier's College Kolkata Educational Trust. The administration and management of St. Xavier's University, Kolkata is under this Trust with effect from February 8, 2017 and the day-to-day administration of the University is vested with a Governing Board, as per the St. Xavier's University, Kolkata Act 2016.
St. Xavier's College Kolkata which is owned and managed by the Jesuits of the Calcutta Province of the Society of Jesus was under this Trust till 2018. With the registration of St. Xavier's College Trust (SXCT), St. Xavier's College is now under the new Trust and is administered by a Governing Body.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between St. Xavier's University, Kolkata and Alliance Française du Bengale on March 18th 2024 in the University campus.
St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK) organised the fifth Convocation ceremony on February 10, 2024 at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town. The ceremony was presided over by Hon’ble Chancellor Rev. Dr. James Arjen Tete, S.J.