Masters Degrees in Mumbai, India

What's it like to study a Masters in Mumbai?

In prehistoric times, Mumbai constituted seven separate islands occupied by the Koli people. Over the centuries, the islands were ruled by several indigenous empires, followed by the Portuguese in 16th century, and finally the East India Company and the British from the 18th century until India’s independence in 1947. Mumbai’s became a unified piece of land between 1782-1838 via an ambitious civil engineering project known as the Horby Vellard which used land reclamation and causeways to link the islands.

With its extraordinary fusion of cultures and heritage, nowadays Mumbai is a fast-paced and liberal city, showcasing a kaleidoscope of people, experiences and sights. While living in Mumbai, you will witness traditional festivals with both Western and Indian origin, along with many art, music and dance events. There is no shortage of landmarks to visit: from the majestic arch monument, the Gateaway of India, to the glorious Haji Ali Dargah mausoleum and many other breath-taking shrines and temples, including no less than three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the historic railway station Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the 19th century Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles, and the extraordinary Elephanta Caves. Other opportunities for postgraduate adventures in Mumbai include tours of the Bollywood studios, shopping in malls and bustling street markets, as well as sampling the rich nightlife.

Universities in Mumbai

Mumbai features many higher education institutions. One of the oldest and most prominent is the University of Mumbai. Established in 1857, it is one of the largest universities in the world (over 10,000 students) boasting a diverse student body and offering predominantly English-taught programmes. Other, more specialised universities, like the Indian Institute of Technology, the Institute of Chemical Technology and Grand Medical College are also highly respected.

The official language in Mumbai is Marathi, but English, among other languages and dialects, is widely spoken.

Careers in Mumbai

Mumbai’s professional world is open to hiring expatriates, especially English-speakers interested in banking and finance. Multiple large corporations and international companies (Microsoft, IBM, KPMG, etc) have offices in the city. In addition, the substantial growth of the IT, engineering, export and advertising sector provide plenty of opportunities for career development.