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Aligarh Muslim University
Overview
Aligarh Muslim University is a collegiate, public, and research university located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, which was originally established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875. Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920, following the Aligarh Muslim University Act.
Where it stands
On IndiaScholar it is #32 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 1,961,742 times (h-index 371), according to OpenAlex.
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Tuition fees & costs
Indicative living cost
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Admission requirements
How to apply
- 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
- 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
- 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
- 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
- 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.
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Last updated 10 Oct 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.