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Jamia Millia Islamia

Noida, India
Global Rank Top 15% • #750 of 6.7k
  • 0 PhDs
  • 15
  • 4.1
  • Top 8% in IN

Jamia Millia Islamia About

Jamia Millia Islamia, an institution originally established at Aligarh in United Provinces, India in 1920 became a Central University by an act of the Indian Parliament in 1988. In Urdu language, Jamia means ‘University’, and Millia means ‘National’.

History

The known freedom fighter and Muslim theologian, Maulana Mehmud Hasan, laid the foundation stone of Jamia Millia Islamia at Aligarh on Friday, 29 October 1920.

Jamia Millia Islamia Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #501 Ranking
  • 15 Scholarships
  • 1,124 Academic Staff
  • 10,451 Students
  • 209 Students (int'l)
  • 4,912 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

Jamia Millia Islamia Overview

Jamia Millia Islamia Scholarships

Jamia Millia Islamia Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Jamia Millia Islamia. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Kanthari International Institute for Leadership
Need-based

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Kanthari
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Fully Funded Scholarship for Social Change Makers
Need-based

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Kanthari
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
“The Hope For Healing” Scholarship

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FHE Health
Location not available

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Jamia Millia Islamia Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

#11 of 143 Ranked Universities in India
#750 of 6.7k Ranked Universities Worldwide

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World University Rankings

501

By Times Higher Education

Dropped 100 places compared to 2026

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3 year trend World University Rankings

2025 2026 2027
501 401 501

Best Global Universities Rankings

585

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 118 places compared to 2026

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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2025 2026 2027
718 703 585

QS World University Rankings

686

By TopUniversities

Climbed 75 places compared to 2026

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2025 2026 2027
851 761 686

Library services

Dr Zakir Husain Library is the university's central library. Established in 1920, it was named after Dr. Zakir Husain, former President of India and Jamia's former Vice-Chancellor in 1973.

Jamia Millia Islamia Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
India Country
Delhi City

Jamia Millia Islamia Student Reviews & Awards

4.1

Based on 31 reviews

  • 5 Star
    11 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    14 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    3 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    3 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    0 Reviews

How Students Rated This University

  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.1
  • Student Diversity 4.0
  • Quality of Student Life 4.1
5/5

“My Journey at Jamia Millia Islamia”

My experience at Jamia Millia Islamia has been a mix of learning, personal growth, and unforgettable memories. What I really like about the university is its diverse environment, affordable education, knowledgeable professors, and the exposure it provides through different societies, events, and extracurricular activities. It has helped me become more confident, independent, and better at interacting with people from different backgrounds. However, I feel there is room for improvement in areas such as academic management, student representation, campus facilities, administrative transparency, and better career and placement opportunities. More practical exposure and student-focused initiatives would also make the experience better. Overall, studying at Jamia has been a meaningful journey. It has taught me lessons beyond academics, helped me grow as an individual, and given me memories and experiences that I will always value.

Posted by Atufah Mohsin
Studied from Oct 2024 - Jun 2027
Posted on Nov 2026
5/5

Good Teachers And Supportive Environment

Overall, my time here has been really good. The teachers are friendly, explain things clearly, and are always ready to help. The syllabus is decent and covers both theory and practical parts. The campus vibe is nice, and activities outside of class help a lot in building confidence. The only downside is that some facilities and admin work are a bit slow at times. But apart from that, it�s a good place to study and grow.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
4/5

faculty is very supportive

so as during graduation my experience was very great the faculty was very supportive and the infrastructure is very good also this university have every thing a student can ask for. the environment of the university is very good that's why i decided to do my mba from this university

Posted by Aftab
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
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