Universities in Mumbai

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a premier Indian university focused on social sciences, public policy, and human development. Established in 1936 in Mumbai, it has grown into a multi-campus institution renowned for academic excellence and social impact across India and the Global South.

The University of Mumbai (formerly known as the University of Bombay) is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious public universities, established in 1857 during the British era. It is among the first three modern universities in India, alongside those in Calcutta and Madras.