Mumbai University - University of Mumbai

Mumbai University (MU) was established in 1857 as a result of Wood’s Education Dispatch.  The varsity is one of the first three universities of India. The university is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade and was ranked at 65th position in NIRF University Rankings 2020. However, in NIRF 2021 Ranking, Mumbai University has been ranked 71st in the university category. The university has been ranked 96th in the overall category in the NIRF rankings of 2021. Mumbai University has been granted the status of University with Potential for Excellence (UPE) by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The varsity has a total of 5 campuses i.e. Fort (main campus), Ratnagiri, Kalina, Kalyan and Thane. Mumbai University main campus has 60 departments. Currently, there are 762 colleges affiliated to MU. The varsity’s vision is to build skilled manpower which will help in nation building through creativity and innovation.

Mumbai University has six faculties i.e., arts, commerce, law, technology, science and sports. The university has 143 courses in the fields like arts and science, management, technology etc. Some of the MU courses are Advanced Diploma in Arabic, B.Com Accounting and Finance, M.Tech. Green Technology. Furthermore, the university offers various regional, national and international language courses. Mumbai University offers admission on the basis of merit of the last qualifying exam and entrance examination.

To accommodate outstation students the university has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. In order to match the technical advancement in the education system, Mumbai University offers the option of virtual classrooms to its students. The university organizes various extracurricular activities for its students. Every year intercollege tournaments of sports like cricket, football, table tennis etc. are conducted by Mumbai University.

Mumbai University Location

Mumbai University is located at Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kolivery Village, University of Mumbai, Vidya Nagari, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with a distance of 21.4 km. Churchgate Railway Station is located 1.4 km away from the campus. In terms of the bus stop, Colabola Bus Stop is closest to the university with a distance of 1 km. 

Mumbai University Awards and Recognition

• The university is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. 

• 65th position in NIRF University Rankings 2020. 

• Ranked 71st in NIRF 2021 in the university category.

• In the NIRF rankings of 2021, the university has been ranked 96th in the overall category with a score of 41.79. In the NIRF rankings of 2020, the institute was ranked 95th.

• Granted a status of University with Potential for Excellence by UGC. 

Mumbai University Clubs, Committees and Societies

• Anti Ragging Committee- The committee ensures the campus of Mumbai University is ragging free. 

• Finance and Account Committee- It is responsible for financial matters of the university. 

• Grievance Committee- Mumbai University grievance committee handles complaints of students of the university. 

• NSS-  The varsity NSS committee conducts various activities like awareness campaigns, orphanage visits and health camps. Further, NSS also contributes to the development of rural areas. 

• NCC- National Cadet Corps (NCC) of MU inculcates discipline, command and character in students. It also provides guidance to students and shows them the pathway to take a career in the army.

Mumbai University Facilities and Infrastructure

Facilities and infrastructure at Mumbai University are updated and offer convenience to its students. There are a total of 6 faculties at the campus and each faculty has infrastructure specifically designed as per the demands of its students. University of Mumbai facilities consist of modern classrooms equipped with LCD projectors, smart boards and OHP, reading rooms, computer labs and laboratories. One of the best Mumbai University facilities is the library. The university has a historic library built-in 1857. Over 7 lakhs books are available in the library. 

MU also has arrangements to accommodate outstation students. There are individual hostels for boys and girls students. The hostel rooms are spacious and students are provided with basic amenities. As per the needs and requirements, every department of the university has its own computer labs and laboratories. The computer labs have updated systems along with rapid internet connectivity.

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Mumbai University Courses

MU courses are offered at different levels. The varsity offers a total of 143 courses in diverse disciplines like education, science, law, arts and humanities etc. Apart from mainstream courses the university also offers numerous regional and international languages courses like Diploma in Arabic, Diploma in Pali, M.Phil. Gujrati etc. In order to take admission in the Mumbai University courses, students are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed by the university. The eligibility criteria for admission varies for each specialization. Along with eligibility criteria, the number of seats available and the admission process also is different for each specialization.

Mumbai University Courses with Eligibility

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Mumbai University Admission

Mumbai University offers various diploma, integrated, undergraduate and postgraduate courses. There are two ways to secure admission in the courses offered by Mumbai University. The varsity gives admission on the basis of marks obtained by students in the last qualifying examination and entrance test. The Mumbai University admission process of many courses also involves group discussion/personal interview after the entrance exam. It is mandatory for aspiring candidates to fill the Mumbai University pre-admission form. For Mumbai University admission to undergraduate programmes (B.A., B.Sc. etc.), the university releases three merit lists. At the postgraduate level, admission to all the courses other than MTech is on the basis of merit of the last qualifying exam. MU admission to the MTech course is done based on the GATE score.

Mumbai University Admission - UG Courses

• Register online on the MU official website.

• Fill the admission form.

• University will release a merit list.

•  Visit the university campus.

• Submit documents and pay fees.

MU Admission - PG Courses

• Visit the official website and register for admission.

• Next, fill the admission form.

• Mumbai University will release a merit list.

• Now, visit the campus, submit documents and pay fees.

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Mumbai University Scholarships

Mumbai University has numerous scholarships for its students. There are certain eligibility criteria set by the university which need to be fulfilled by students to get the Mumbai University scholarships. The scholarships offered by the university are bifurcated based on streams and level of degree. University of Mumbai scholarships are offered to students based on their academic performance. Apart from academic scholarships, the university also offers scholarships to reserved category (SC/CT) students. Some of the scholarships offered by Mumbai University are as follows:

Mumbai University Scholarships (Academic)

• Syndicate Bank Golden Jubilee Scholarship

• Late Shri Mohan Lal Tanna Foreign Scholarship

• Principal K.M. Kundanani Scholarship

• Late Shri Mohan Lal Tanna Foreign Scholarship

• Shri N.M. Chokshi Memorial Scholarship

Mumbai University Placements

The placement drive of Mumbai University is conducted by its placement cell. Mumbai University placement cell invites companies to the placement drive and also prepares students for the final interviews. In order to boost students' confidence, the MU placement cell conducts seminars, guest lectures etc. The placement cell aims to make sure students get the best possible opportunity. Mumbai University also has internship fairs for its students. 93 undergraduate (3 years) and 1041 postgraduate (2 years) students got placed in the Mumbai University placements 2018-19. 

Mumbai University Placements- UG (3 years) Courses (2018-19)

MU Placements- Postgraduate (2 years) Courses (2018-19)