University of Allahabad

University of Allahabad

Seal of the University of Allahabad
Motto	Latin: "Quot Rami Tot Arbores"
Motto in English	"Every branch yields a Tree"
Type	Public
Chancellor	Prof. Goverdhan Mehta
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Rattan Lal Hangloo
Location	Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Campus	Urban
Affiliations	UGC, NAAC, AIU
Website	www.allduniv.ac.in

The University of Allahabad, informally known as Allahabad University, is a public central university located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Established on 23 September 1887, it is the fourth oldest University in India. Its origins lie in the Muir Central College, named after Lt. Governor of North-Western Provinces, Sir William Muir in 1876, who suggested the idea of a Central University at Allahabad, which later evolved to the present university. At one point it was called the "Oxford of the East". On 24 June 2005 its Central University status was restored through the University Allahabad Act 2005 of the Parliament of India.

The foundation stone of the Muir Central College was laid by Governor-General of India, Lord Northbrook on 9 December 1873. The college was named after Sir William Muir, Lt. Governor of United Province, who was instrumental in its foundation. The building was designed by William Emerson, who also designed Victoria Memorial in Kolkata and Crawford Market in Mumbai in a combination of Indo-Saracenic, Egyptian and Gothic styles.

Initially it functioned under the University of Calcutta and later, on 23 September 1887, the University of Allahabad was established, making it the fourth university established in India.