University of Mumbai
Other name | Mumbai University |
|---|---|
Former name | University of Bombay (1857-1995) |
| Motto | Śīlavṛttaphalā Vidyā (Sanskrit) |
Motto in English | The Fruit of Learning is Character and Righteous Conduct |
| Type | Public University |
| Established | 18 July 1857 |
| Founder | |
| Accreditation | NAAC |
Academic affiliations | |
| Chancellor | Governor of Maharashtra |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Ravindra D. Kulkarni |
| Students | 7,579 |
| Undergraduates | 1,459 |
| Postgraduates | 5,638 |
| Location | , , India 18°58′30″N 72°49′33″E / 18.97500°N 72.82583°E |
| Campus | Urban All Campuses: 250 acres (1,000,000 m2) |
| Colours | Saffron |
| Website | mu |
University of Mumbai is a public state university in Mumbai. It is one of the largest university systems in the world with over 549,000 students on its campuses and affiliated colleges. As of 2013, the university had 711 affiliated colleges.
It was established in 1857 following a dispatch from Sir Charles Wood, President of the Board of Control, to Governor-General Lord Dalhousie. There are courses available covering science, commerce and the arts.