University of Mumbai
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The University of Mumbai is a public state university in Mumbai. It is one of the largest university systems in the world with over 549,000 students on its campuses and affiliated colleges.[4][5] As of 2013[update], the university had 711 affiliated colleges.[6] Ratan Tata is the appointed head of the advisory council.[7]
State university in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Former name | University of Bombay (1857-1995) |
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| Motto | Śīlavṛttaphalā Vidyā (Sanskrit) |
Motto in English | The Fruit of Learning is Character and Righteous Conduct |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 18 July 1857; 166 years ago (1857-07-18) |
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| Accreditation | NAAC |
Academic affiliations | UGC AIU |
| Chancellor | Governor of Maharashtra |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Ravindra D Kulkarni |
| Students | 7,579[1] |
| Undergraduates | 1,459[1] |
| Postgraduates | 5,638[1] |
| Location | , , India 18°58′30″N 72°49′33″E |
| Campus | Urban All Campuses: 250 acres (1,000,000 m2)[2] |
| Colours | Saffron[3] |
| Website | mu |
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