Ph.D. interviews (2015-2016) schedule
Last date for submission of Application Forms for Ph.D. Degree Programme in History (Academic year 2015-2016 ) has been extended

Introduction

The Department of History, University of Mumbai was established in 1969 in the Fort Campus. In June 1972 it shifted its premises to the new University Campus at Kalina. The Department is located on the second floor of the Ranade Bhavan, Arts Faculty Building, at Vidyanagari. It is accessible by both the Western and Central Railways, and served by Railway stations at Santacruz and Kurla respectively. Bus nos. 37, 91, 313 and 318 ply between Santacruz and Vidyanagari and between Kurla and Vidyanagari.

The Vidyanagari campus with its many trees and well laid out gardens offers an environment conducive to learning and research. The close proximity of the arts, science and commerce departments makes it a place where students and faculty from many disciplines meet. Campus walks, the canteen and the park benches offer opportunities both for faculty and students to meet and exchange ideas. Cultural and social events are also regularly organized by the students.