University of Mumbai

The 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. Ratan Tata is the appointed head of the advisory council.

University of Mumbai
Former name
University of Bombay (1857-1995)
MottoŚīlavṛttaphalā Vidyā (Sanskrit)
Motto in English
The Fruit of Learning is Character and Righteous Conduct
TypePublic
Established18 July 1857 (1857-07-18)
Founder
  • Bhau Daji Lad
  • John Wilson
  • Jugonnath Sunkersett
AccreditationNAAC
Academic affiliations
UGC
AIU
ChancellorGovernor of Maharashtra
Vice-ChancellorDr. Ravindra D Kulkarni
Students7,579
Undergraduates1,459
Postgraduates5,638
Location, ,
India

18°58′30″N 72°49′33″E
CampusUrban
All Campuses: 250 acres (1,000,000 m2)
Colours  Saffron
Websitemu.ac.in
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