The University of Delhi informally known as Delhi University is a public central collegiate University, located in New Delhi, India. It is known for its high standards in teaching and research, as well as the eminent scholars that it attracts to its faculty.
The University has grown into one of the largest universities in India. At present, there are 16 faculties, 86 academic departments, 77 colleges and 5 other recognized institutes spread all over the city, with 132,435 regular students which includes 114,494 undergraduates & 17,941 postgraduates. 

There are also 261,169 students in non-formal education programmers, of which UG students make up 258,831 where as PG students are 2,338 in number. Five departments namely Chemistry, Geology, Zoology, Sociology and History have been awarded the status of the Centers of Advanced Studies. 

These Centers of Advanced Studies have carved a niche for themselves as centers of excellence in teaching and research in their respective areas. In addition, a good number of University departments are also receiving grants under the Special Assistance Programme of the UGC in recognition of their outstanding academic work.[10]

DU is one of the most sought after institution of higher Education in India. It is also among the University with highest publication count in India.