University of Mumbai (also known as Mumbai University) [MU], Mumbai established in 1857 is a State University, currently having 101-150 position in NIRF Ranking 2024 and 245 score out of 0 in QS Asia 2025. MU Mumbai is approved by UGC, and is accredited by NAAC-A. Admission in University of Mumbai is offered in Engineering, Management and Humanities at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
University of Mumbai is one of the premier and oldest universities of the country that was established in 1857 as a State Private University. It has been given “A++” grading by NAAC.
Its vision statement reflects its high belief of imparting quality inclusive education that can assist in building students’ characters and enhancing their skills through excellent teaching methods, research, and innovation. Its mission is to provide a holistic educational environment with the utilisation of available investments and resources to engage, retain, and attract talented individuals.
The University accepts applications through Online Admission Process for regular courses and distance education programs. The detailed information about the admissions in these programs can be obtained from the official website or by visiting the campus.
The university offers multiple Scholarship programs for its students. Some of the Scholarship programs are mentioned below:
* To get further details, kindly visit the University’s website.
| Institute Name | University of Mumbai, Mumbai |
| Also Known As | Mumbai University, Mumbai |
| Estd. Year | 1857 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
| Type | State University |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Devanand Shinde |
| Address | Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400032, Maharashtra, India |
| Contact Number | 022-22708700, 22702344, 22673250 |
| Official Website | https://mu.ac.in/ |
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
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101-150 out of 200 | 2024 (Overall) |
| 96 out of 200 | 2023 (Overall) | |
| 81 out of 200 | 2022 (Overall) | |
| 96 out of 200 | 2021 (Overall) | |
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26 out of 75 | 2022 (State Public Universities) |
| 25 out of 75 | 2021 (State Public Universities) | |
| 23 out of 70 | 2020 (State Public Universities) | |
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664 | 2026 (World) |
| 711-720 | 2025 (World) | |
| 291-300 | 2024 (Asia) | |
| 1001-1200 out of 1500 | 2023 (World) | |
| 1001-1200 out of 1500 | 2022 (World) | |
| 1001+ out of 1500 | 2021 (World) | |
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1201-1500 out of 2345 | 2023 (World) |
| 1001-1200 out of 2112 | 2022 (World) | |
| 1001+ out of 1526 | 2021 (World) | |
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Band-Promising | 2021 (Government Technical University & Deemed to be University) |
The Placement Cell of the university plays a very crucial role in helping and directing students for their successful career in the future. The cell helps in guiding students to accomplish their career objectives for which it takes appropriate steps in determining demands of industries so that it can prepare them as per company’s requirements. The Placement activities include Student Development Activities, Image Building, Industry-Interface Activities, and Collaboration with professional bodies. It also organises seminars and conferences for skill and knowledge development of students. Knowledge sharing sessions, Regular Interactions, Networking-Building opportunities, and multiple other activities are organised for the professional personality development of students.
The university also conducts regular Panel Discussions, Round Table Conferences, Guest Lectures, Mock Interview Sessions, Corporate Sessions, and other Corporate Programs that provide students a platform to interact with renowned personalities directly and groom their personalities.
Prominent recruiters of the university are Axis Bank, Kotak Life Insurance, Berger Paints, HDFC Life Insurance, ICICI Bank, Accenture, State Bank of India, IDFC First Bank, Reliance Digital Retail, Flipkart, The Times Group, Citibank India, Zomato, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, Hindustan Times, etc.
The University of Mumbai provides students live-stream workshops, lectures, and seminars through virtual classroom facility. Additional facilities of the university are mentioned below:
