Mumbai University offers access to 781 affiliated colleges, 56 departments, 12 specialised centres, 2 main campuses and 2 sub-campuses.
The University of Mumbai is a premier university in India. Mumbai University is one of the first 3 universities established in India in the year 1857. The university is accorded a 5-star status in 2021& ‘A’ grade in 2012 by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Mumbai University has a wide spectrum of courses and departments and is well equipped with multi-resourceful centres at the campus for the overall growth and learning of a student. Having the largest geographical area in the country, Mumbai University is spread across more than 600 km from Thane district to Sindhudurg district.
Mumbai University offers access to 781 affiliated colleges, 56 departments, 12 specialised centres, 2 main campuses and 2 sub-campuses. The University also offers 2 model colleges, the School of Engineering and applied sciences at Kalyan (the University’s own Engineering College).
Yes, BCom is available in Mumbai University. In the field of Accounting and Commerce and Business Management, Mumbai University offers three-year BCom in four specialisations. Admission to BCom is based on merit scores obtained by students in Class 12. The eligibility Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology with mentioned marks.
Yes, University of Mumbai is one of the top public universities in Mumbai, India. Mumbai University is ranked 751-760 in QS World University Rankings 2024. Mumbai University is also ranked by NIRF 2023 at 56 position among the top Universities in India. University of Mumbai offers good placement opportunities. According to the University of Mumbai NIRF report 2023, the placement rate recorded was 70% and 85%, respectively, for UG 3-year and PG 2-year placements 2022. University of Mumbai offers its students first-rate amenities like a well-stocked library, a GymKhana for physical fitness, a hostel, a sports complex, a cafeteria, a health care centre, and a knowledge resource centre, among others.
The two campuses of Mumbai University are spread across 230 acres and 13 acres and the sub-campuses are located at Thane, Ratnagiri and Kalyan.
The University has a knowledge resource centre, a Gymkhana, Hostel, a Guest house, a Health centre, a cafeteria, campus regions, a sports complex, and, virtual classrooms.
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- Girls' Hostel
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- International Students' Hostel
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- Mumbai University has a well-equipped library with approximately 22,000 books and 20,000 e-books, along with 700 digital media content. They provide a regular subscription to 90 journals and periodicals.
- Mumbai University provides access to information on the industrial database.
- Mumbai University has computer labs, language labs, and access to statistical software for research (SPSS), all powered with Wi-Fi connectivity.
- The campus has air-conditioned classrooms.
- There are conference rooms and audio-visual aids including OHP, and LCD in every classroom.
All the facilities at the campus at Kalina are accessible to the students of Mumbai University, which include access to the university Gymkhana, cricket ground, canteens and a mess, accommodation in the guest houses and hostels, Jawaharlal Nehru Library. There are multiple student committees formed at the campus such as Alumni Committee, cultural committee, Placement Committee, and artillery committee to name a few.
The Campus holds many events such as the HR Meet, Research Conferences, industry collaboration, zest etc.
The hostel facilities are limited and are available on the first cum first-serve basis.
Girls' Hostel
| Hostel Name |
Location |
Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Savitribai Phule Girls Hostel |
Kalina |
77 |
| Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve Girls Hostel Vidyanagari |
Kalina |
50 |
| Pandita Ramabai Girls Hostel |
Kalina |
16 |
| Madame Bhikaji Rustom Cama |
Marine Drive |
190 |
Boys' Hostel
| Hostel Name |
Location |
Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Jugonnath Sunkersett Hall Hostel |
Churchgate |
179 |
| Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Boys Hostel |
Kalina |
80 |
International Students' Hostel
| Hostel Name |
Location |
Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| International Students Hostel |
Churchgate |
123 |
The University also has a sports and physical education; university sports pavilion spread across 5 acres at marine drive. The institute is equipped with an athletic 8-mile track, football ground, basketball court, badminton court, tennis court, and table tennis court.
Rizvi College of Engineering, Saraswati College of Engineering and Sardar Patel College of Engineering are some of the colleges offering BTech under MU. However, for the best options, students can select from a list of MU-affiliated BTech colleges as per their qualifying exam score/ rank and availability of specialisation. In order to pursue BTech from an MU-affiliated college, the selection is based on merit scores obtained by the students in Class 12 followed by a valid score/ rank in MHT-CET or JEE Main. Read more: List of colleges under MU offering BTech.
Yes, BTech is available in Mumbai University. The University of Mumbai offers four-year BE or BTech programmes via more than 60 affiliated colleges. The course is available across 18 specialisations. Admission to BE and BTech colleges of MU (most colleges) is based on a valid score in MHT-CET. However, a number of affiliated colleges under Mumbai University also accept a valid rank in JEE Main.
Find below the BTech specialiastions offered at Mumbai University:
| MU BTech Specialisations | ||
|---|---|---|
Mechanical Engineering | Mechatronics Engineering | Production Engineering |
Telecommunication Engineering | Textile Engineering | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning |
Automobile Engineering | Biomedical Engineering | Biotechnology Engineering |
Chemical Engineering | Civil Engineering | Computer Science Engineering |
Cyber Security | Electrical Engineering | Electronics & Communication Engineering |
Electronics Engineering | Information Technology | Instrumentation Technology |
The University of Mumbai has a department for Physical education and hold multiple events like cycling rally for women, Minithon, National sports day, Kabaddi matches and the Throwball championship to name a few.
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