University of Delhi (DU)

About the university

University of Delhi is India's largest and most prestigious comprehensive university with over 300,000 students. Comprises 90 colleges and 86 departments covering Arts, Sciences, Commerce, Law, Medicine, Social Sciences, Education, and Management. Home to legendary colleges like St. Stephen's, Miranda House, Lady Shri Ram, and Hindu College. Known for producing India's politicians, judges, authors, and business leaders.

Key information

  • Location: New Delhi, IN
  • Ranking #407
  • QS #407
  • National ranking #8
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Law
  • Economics
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Commerce

Programs (14)

  • Law
  • Economics
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Philosophy
  • Education
  • Journalism and Communication
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Finance and Accounting

Student body

  • Total students: 300,000
  • International students: 2%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $200 - $700 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 80%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL
  • CUET

Minimum GPA: 2.8

Tuition costs

  • $500 - $3,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 15.00%
  • Scholarships available: University merit scholarships, Government of India scholarships, ICCR awards for foreign students, college-specific endowment scholarships, SC/ST/OBC reservations and grants.
  • Additional costs: Living costs in Delhi ~$300-700/month. Wide range of affordable accommodation in PG hostels.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1922
  • Teaching languages: English, Hindi
  • Study formats: offline

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