University of Mumbai, Mumbai

The University of Mumbai, popularly known as Mumbai University, is a state government university located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in 1857 and is one of the oldest, largest, and most prestigious universities in India. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and functions as a major teaching as well as affiliating university. Mumbai University affiliates hundreds of colleges across Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar, and Ratnagiri regions. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctoral programmes across arts, science, commerce, management, law, engineering, education, social sciences, computer applications, and allied disciplines. The university operates multiple campuses including Kalina, Fort, Thane, and Ratnagiri, with extensive academic and research infrastructure. The university has played a significant role in shaping higher education in India and has produced leaders, researchers, academicians, and professionals across various fields.