University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India • Founded 1857 • World Rank #3260
Overview
Established in 1857, the University of Mumbai is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Mumbai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Maharashtra.
Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, University of Mumbai (MU) is a large-sized coeducational Indian higher education institution. University of Mumbai (MU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study.
This 166-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
MU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
University of Mumbai's campus address and the ways prospective students can reach the institution. For visa queries, contact the international student services office directly rather than central admissions.
Academic Details
The numbers behind University of Mumbai: student body, academic staff, and the recognising bodies validating its work. A baseline read for assessing institutional capacity and rigour.
Degrees
Also Certifications; Certificates; Diplomas; Master of Laws (L.L.M); M.A. (Honors); MBA; Joint Degrees; Integrated courses (BMS-MBA, BBA-LLB (Hons.), ...)
Bachelor's 120 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Accountancy
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- Advertising and Publicity
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Analytical Chemistry
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Arts and Humanities
- Automation
- Automotive Engineering
- Banking
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Ceramic Art
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Arts
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cooking and Catering
- Cybersecurity
- Dance
- Data Processing
- Design
- Dietetics
- E-Business/Commerce
- Economics
- Education
- Education of the Handicapped
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Fashion Design
- Film
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Food Science
- French Studies
- Geography
- Geography (Human)
- Geology
- German
- Germanic Studies
- Graphic Design
- Hindi
- History
- Home Economics
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Indic Languages
- Information Technology
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Insurance
- Interior Design
- Journalism
- Law
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Media Studies
- Medical Technology
- Microbiology
- Multimedia
- Music
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Organic Chemistry
- Packaging Technology
- Painting and Drawing
- Performing Arts
- Persian
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Chemistry
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Printing and Printmaking
- Production Engineering
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Retailing and Wholesaling
- Robotics
- Rural Studies
- Sales Techniques
- Sanskrit
- Sculpture
- Social Work
- Sociology
- South and Southeast Asian Languages
- Special Education
- Sports
- Sports Management
- Taxation
- Technology
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Textile Design
- Textile Technology
- Theatre
- Tourism
- Transport Management
- Weaving
- Zoology
Master's 146 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Actuarial Science
- Administration
- Advertising and Publicity
- African Studies
- Agricultural Business
- Analytical Chemistry
- Aquaculture
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Arts and Humanities
- Asian Religious Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedicine
- Biophysics
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Central European Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Cinema and Television
- Civil Engineering
- Commercial Law
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Control Engineering
- Cultural Studies
- Cybersecurity
- Dance
- Data Processing
- Development Studies
- Dietetics
- Economic and Finance Policy
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Research
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- English Studies
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Eurasian and North Asian Languages
- Film
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Fire Science
- Folklore
- French
- Geography
- Geography (Human)
- Geology
- German
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Hindi
- History
- Home Economics
- Hotel Management
- Human Resources
- Human Rights
- Indic Languages
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Design
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- International Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Journalism
- Kannada
- Labour and Industrial Relations
- Law
- Leadership
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Medical Technology
- Microbiology
- Music
- Musical Instruments
- Nanotechnology
- Nutrition
- Organic Chemistry
- Performing Arts
- Persian
- Philosophy
- Physical Chemistry
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Power Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Protective Services
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Robotics
- Rural Studies
- Russian
- Sanskrit
- Singing
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- South Asian Studies
- South and Southeast Asian Languages
- Special Education
- Sports
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- Theatre
- Thermal Engineering
- Tourism
- Translation and Interpretation
- Urdu
- Zoology
Doctoral 54 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- African Studies
- Arabic
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Central European Studies
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cultural Studies
- Data Processing
- Economics
- Education
- Electronic Engineering
- English
- Environmental Studies
- French
- Geography
- Geography (Human)
- German
- Hindi
- Indic Languages
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Islamic Studies
- Journalism
- Kannada
- Law
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Music
- Nanotechnology
- Network Technology
- Persian
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Robotics
- Rural Planning
- Sanskrit
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- South and Southeast Asian Languages
- Statistics
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Telecommunications Technology
- Urdu
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under University Grants Commission of India.
Administrative Careers (Academy) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Ratnagiri (Campus) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
- Environmental Studies
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Zoology
Thane (Campus) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Management
Constructions of Home and Belonging Indian Diaspora (CoHaB IDC) (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Contemporary Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Social Sciences
Excellence in Theoretical and Computational Sciences (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Faculty Development in French (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Indo-Canadian Studies (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Peace (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mahatma Gandhi
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute’s University Centre (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
UGC Human Resource Development (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Western Regional Center/ICSSR (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Western Regional Instrumentation (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Comparative Literature (Chair) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Comparative Literature
Phule-Ambedkar (Chair) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
Architecture (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
Common Career Paths
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Interior Designer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Career Training and Placement Cell (UoM-CTPC) (Department/Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Innovation Incubation and Linkages (IIL) (Department/Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Sports and Physical Education (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Students’ Development (Department/Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Women Development Cell (Department/Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Commerce and Management (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business and Commerce
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities (Faculty) 30 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- African Studies
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Civics
- Communication Studies
- Economic and Finance Policy
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Eurasian and North Asian Languages
- European Studies
- French
- Geography (Human)
- German
- Hindi
- History
- Indic Languages
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Journalism
- Kannada
- Law
- Linguistics
- Persian
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Russian
- Sanskrit
- Sociology
- Urdu
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Inter-Disciplinary Studies (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Education
- Fine Arts
- Information Sciences
- Library Science
- Music
- Social Work
- Theatre
Science and Technology (Faculty) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biophysics
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Geography
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Nanotechnology
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Advanced Studies (MMIAS) (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mumbai Münster
Career Education and Development (Institute) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Design
- Mass Communication
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Leadership Studies (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chanakya
- International
Management Studies (Alkesh Dinesh Mody) (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Finance
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Management Studies (Jamnalal Bajaj) (Institute) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Management
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Managed by Govt. of Maharashtra
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Research Centre (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Social Sciences
Engineering and Applied Sciences, Kalyan Campus (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
University of Mumbai's degree-level programme breakdown, with search. Industry-sponsored programmes often have bonded service or employment commitments — read the terms before accepting any sponsored place.
Bachelor's Degree
17 programmes
University of Mumbai runs 17 programmes at bachelor's level — undergraduate programmes that usually span three to four years and serve as the standard entry route into a profession or further study.
Bachelor of Education - Special Education Special Education
Bachelor of Social Work Social Work
Bachelor of Commerce Business & Management
Bachelor of Science Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Management Studies Business & Management
Bachelor of Education Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Library and Information Science Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts Visual Arts
Bachelor of Performing Arts Performing Arts
Bachelor of Engineering General Engineering
Bachelor of Technology
Bachelor of Laws Law
Bachelor of Mass Media Media Studies & Mass Media
Bachelor of Arts Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Computer Applications Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Physical Education Physics & Astronomy
Bachelor of Music Music
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
13 programmes
These 13 programmes form University of Mumbai's master's offering, combining advanced coursework with independent work that signals readiness for leadership or research.
Master of Engineering General Engineering
Master of Computer Applications Computer Science & IT
Master of Architecture Architecture
Master of Performing Arts Performing Arts
Master of Physical Education Physics & Astronomy
Master of Technology
Master of Arts Liberal Arts
Master of Science Natural Sciences
Master of Commerce Business & Management
Master of Education Education & Teaching
Master of Library and Information Science Information Systems & Technology
Master of Fine Arts Visual Arts
Master of Laws Law
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master of Business Administration
2 programmes
These 2 programmes form University of Mumbai's master's offering, combining advanced coursework with independent work that signals readiness for leadership or research.
Master of Business Administration Business Administration
Master of Management Studies Business & Management
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master of Philosophy
1 programme
These 1 programme form University of Mumbai's master's offering, combining advanced coursework with independent work that signals readiness for leadership or research.
Master of Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
1 programme
There are 1 programme to choose from at University of Mumbai for doctoral candidates. A PhD or equivalent typically takes three or more years of supervised, independent research.
Doctor of Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
13 programmes
These 13 programmes cover University of Mumbai's associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation options — qualifications valued for fast, targeted, or pathway-oriented study.
Certificate Course in Instructional Design Applied Design
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management Finance, Banking & Insurance
Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research Management Mathematics
Certificate Course in Personal Fitness Training
Certificate Course in Teacher Education for International Schools Education & Teaching
Diploma in Chinese Mandarin Linguistics & Language Studies
Diploma in Performing Folk Arts Performing Arts
Bachelor of Architecture Architecture
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacy
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (Integrated) Law
Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws (Integrated) Law
Master of Science in Biotechnology (Five Year Integrated) Biotechnology
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University of Mumbai
Below is a five-step path through the application process at University of Mumbai, useful for first-time applicants and international students.
- 1 Research programmes at University of Mumbai
Use the programme finder to browse University of Mumbai's 47 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Programme-level requirements at University of Mumbai typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Lodge your application
University of Mumbai processes applications through mu.ac.in. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +91 (22) 2265 6789. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Mumbai
A short Q&A covering University of Mumbai's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.
When did University of Mumbai open?
University of Mumbai traces its founding to 1857 (approximately 169 years ago).
In which city is University of Mumbai?
University of Mumbai is based in Mumbai, India.
Is University of Mumbai public or private?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students study at University of Mumbai?
University of Mumbai has approximately 10,000-14,999 students.
Where does University of Mumbai stand in university rankings?
University of Mumbai holds rank #3260 globally and #130 in India.
What programmes are available at University of Mumbai?
University of Mumbai delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.
Is University of Mumbai officially recognised?
The institution holds recognition from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Where can I learn more about University of Mumbai?
The institution's website is mu.ac.in.
Top-Ranked Universities in India
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Members of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Membership criteria for Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) signal what the network values — research output, teaching quality, internationalisation, or institutional governance. Knowing the criteria helps interpret what membership means.
Faculties at Nearby Universities
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Where Else to Study Business & Management
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