Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, one of the architects of modern India had led the Aligarh Muslim University. He recognized the critical role of education in the empowerment of the poor and backward Muslim community. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) was established in 1920. It is one of the prestigious University and occupies a unique position amongst universities and institutions of higher learning in the country.

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has more than 28,000, students, 1,342 teachers and some 5,610 non-teaching staff on its rolls. The university now has 12 faculties comprising 98 teaching departments, 3 academies and 15 centres and institution. A special feature of the university is its residential character with most of the staff and students residing on the campus. There are 19 halls of residence for students with 80 hostels.