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Study in Mumbai
By Sabrina Collier
Updated June 30, 2022 Updated June 30, 2022Mumbai for students
Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is India’s most populous city and one of the largest cities in the world, home to over 18 million people. Located on the west coast at the site of a large natural harbour, Mumbai is India’s commercial, financial and entertainment capital, home to the Bollywood film industry and the highest number of millionaires in India.
The city is full of contrasts and extremes – great wealth in close proximity to large slums, glittering skyscrapers and ancient markets, fancy restaurants and simple-yet-mouth-watering street food. All of this, plus the general chaos of big-city life, might take some getting used to, but Mumbai has much to offer.
Mumbai's buzzing cultural scene, great weather, beaches and entertainment make it one of India’s most fun cities. There are activities and sights to suit any interest, including great food, live music, traditional festivals and theatre, as well as some of India’s best nightlife.
Although it’s somewhat more expensive to live in Mumbai compared to other areas of India, the city offers the potential of a higher standard of living. To keep costs down, follow the locals to shop at nearby markets and street food vendors – also the best way to explore the full diversity of the city’s flavours.
Mumbai is also home to some of India’s most well-respected universities, including the University of Mumbai, one of the largest universities in the world with around 550,000 students. The language of instruction at Indian universities is usually English.
Best universities in Mumbai - QS Best Student Cities ranking: 103rd
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) (=172nd); University of Mumbai (1001-1200)
More about Mumbai
Number of universities ranked by QS
2
Highest-ranked institution
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) (joint 172nd)
Population
20,411,000
Average international fees (at ranked unis)
US$2,100
Desirability rank
=105th
Employer Activity rank
53rd
Affordability rank
22nd
Student Mix rank
Student Voice rank
96th
To find out how each of the above categories is calculated, view the methodology
This article was originally published in February 2017 . It was last updated in June 2022
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The former Assistant Editor of TopUniversities.com, Sabrina wrote and edited articles to guide students from around the world on a wide range of topics. She has a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from Aberystwyth University and grew up in Staffordshire, UK.
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