Look beyond the university name
The University of Delhi is a collegiate research central university located in Delhi, India. It was founded in 1922 by an Act of the Central Legislative Assembly. The Vice President of India serves as the university chancellor and the President of India is the Visitor of the University. The university is ranked 5th by National Institutional Ranking Framework 2025 in University.
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Founded | 1922 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 89,504 |
| Total citations | 3,909,791 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at University of Delhi?
University of Delhi offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies, Magnetism in coordination complexes, Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions, Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure, South Asian Studies and Diaspora.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at University of Delhi
According to OpenAlex, University of Delhi has 89,504 indexed research works with 3,909,791 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Shivangi Dhawan — 5,130 citations
- Rani Gupta — 2,910 citations
- Jitendra Paul Khurana — 2,875 citations
- Garima Juyal — 2,808 citations
- Bittianda Kuttapa Thelma — 2,808 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads University of Delhi?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
University of Delhi is located in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact University of Delhi
Official website: http://www.du.ac.in ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was University of Delhi founded?
University of Delhi was founded in 1922.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.