Delhi University

University of Delhi
Official seal of Delhi University
Other name
DU
Motto
Niṣṭhā dhṛtiḥ satyam (Sanskrit)
Motto in English
Dedication, Steadfastness and Truth
TypeCentral University,
Institute Of National Importance,
Institute of Eminence
Established1 May 1922 (1 May 1922)
FounderMaurice Gwyer
AccreditationNAAC (A++)
Academic affiliations
Endowment955 crore (US$110 million) (2023-2024)
ChancellorVice President of India
Vice-ChancellorYogesh Singh
VisitorPresident of India
Academic staff
1,402
Undergraduates114,494
Postgraduates21,628
3,502
Location, ,
India

28°41′N 77°13′E / 28.69°N 77.21°E / 28.69; 77.21
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish
Hindi
Colours  Royal Purple
MascotElephant (Strength and wisdom)
Websitewww.du.ac.in

The University of Delhi, commonly referred to as Delhi University (DU, ISO: Dillī Viśvavidyālaya) 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. The university is ranked 5th by National Institutional Ranking Framework 2025 In University.