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The University of Delhi, also known as Delhi University or DU, is a large public university located in New Delhi, the capital city of India. It was founded in 1922.

About Delhi University

What is Delhi University?

The University of Delhi is one of India's most well-known universities. It is a "public central university," which means it is funded and managed by the Indian government. Many students from all over India and the world come here to study.

How Good is Delhi University?

Delhi University is considered one of the top universities globally and in Asia. For example, in 2020, it was ranked among the top 500 universities in the world by the QS World University Rankings. It was also ranked highly in Asia and among the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). These rankings show that it's a respected place for learning.

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    Faculty of Arts

  • Hillary Rodham Clinton, speaks at University of Delhi, 2009

    U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks at the University of Delhi, India 19 July 2009

  • DUCS

    Faculty of Mathematical Sciences

  • Jagdish Bhagwati in May 2012

    Jagdish Bhagwati

  • Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan (1961)

    Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan

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