Delhi University (DU)
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| Type | Central University |
| Motto | Dedication, Steadfastness and Truth (Niṣṭhā dhṛtiḥ satyam in sanskrit) |
| Established | 1 May 1922 |
| Founder | Maurice Gwyer |
| Chancellor | Vice President of India |
| Vice-Chancellor | Yogesh Singh |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | NAAC (A++) |
| Website | Official Website |
University of Delhi commonly known as Delhi University (DU) is a Indian premier university of the country with a venerable legacy and international acclaim for highest academic standards, diverse educational programmes, distinguished faculty, illustrious alumni, varied co-curricular activities and modern infrastructure. The University was established in 1922 and the Founder of this university was Maurice Gwyer. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research and social outreach has made the University a role-model and trend setter for other universities. The chancellor of Delhi University is Vice-President of India and the Vice-Chancellor is Yogesh Singh and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India is the Pro-Chancellor of the University. It has become one of the largest universities in India with 16 faculties, over 80 academic departments, an equal number of colleges and over seven lakh students. Over 500 programmes offered by the University are approved by Academic and Executive Councils, out of which 209 programmes are being considered for NAAC accreditation purpose. The rest being run in colleges are separately accredited.
Mission & Vision
Delhi University vision is to be an internationally acclaimed university, recognised for excellence in teaching, research, and outreach; dedicated to serving humanity through the creation of knowledgeable, skilled, enterprising and socially responsible citizens.
Delhi University mission is to impart high-quality education and research experience to students to nurture their talent, promote their intellectual growth, shape their professional and personal development, thereby enabling them to achieve their full potential and to foster an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative environment that supports the overall well-being of students, and promotes institutional growth and development.
Core Values
- Excellence: in teaching, research, and innovation.
- Honesty and Integrity: in personal conduct, academic endeavours, and institutional practices.
- Compassion: by exhibiting empathy towards multi-species existence and planetary responsibilities.
- Diversity and Inclusion: by recognising and respecting human diversity leading to inclusivity.
- Universality: by practicing the idea of ‘वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्’ Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam ‘the world is one family’.
- Transformation: of self, society, Nation and the world.
- Happiness: in quest of contentment and ways of spreading the idea of 'सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः' Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah ‘May all be happy’.
Mission