Delhi University
Other name | University of Delhi |
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| Motto | |
Motto in English | Dedication, Steadfastness and Truth |
| Type | Central University, Institute Of National Importance, Institute of Eminence |
| Established | 1 May 1922 |
| Founder | Maurice Gwyer |
| Accreditation | NAAC |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | ₹955 crore (US$110 million) (2023-2024) |
| Chancellor | Vice President of India |
| Vice-Chancellor | Yogesh Singh |
| Visitor | President of India |
Academic staff | 1402 |
| Undergraduates | 114494 |
| Postgraduates | 21628 |
| 3502 | |
| Location | , , India 28°41′N 77°13′E / 28.69°N 77.21°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English Hindi |
| Colours | Purple |
| Mascot | Elephant (Strength and wisdom) |
| Website | www |
The Delhi University (DU, ISO: Dillī Viśvavidyālaya), also and officially known as the University of Delhi, is a collegiate research central university located in Delhi, India. It was founded in 1922 by an Act of the Central Legislative Assembly. The Vice President of India serves as the university chancellor. The university is ranked 6th by National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024.