The University of Delhi, commonly known as Delhi University (DU; ISO: Dillī Viśvavidyālaya), is a collegiate research central university located in Delhi, India. Established in 1922 by an Act of the Central Legislative Assembly, it is one of the oldest modern universities in India and functions as a federal institution comprising affiliated colleges, faculties and departments.
| Name | University of Delhi |
|---|---|
| Other names | Delhi University, DU |
| ISO transliteration | Dillī Viśvavidyālaya |
| Type | Collegiate research central university |
| Established | 1922 |
| Founding instrument | Act of the Central Legislative Assembly |
| Location | Delhi, India |
| Visitor | President of India |
| Chancellor | Vice President of India |
| NIRF 2025 (University category) | Ranked 5th |
The University of Delhi is a central university, meaning it is established and funded under an Act of the central legislature. Its collegiate structure brings together a number of constituent and affiliated colleges that conduct undergraduate teaching, while postgraduate instruction and research are organised through the university's faculties and departments.
The President of India serves as the Visitor of the University, the highest constitutional authority associated with the institution. The Vice President of India holds the office of Chancellor. These offices reflect the university's status as a central institution of national importance.
As a central university located in the national capital, the University of Delhi occupies a prominent place in Indian higher education. In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, the university was ranked 5th in the University category.