Like most other fields, Mumbai is a leader in the field of education. Besides the fact that it has some exceptionally good schools, Mumbai University is also counted as one of the best in the country. It has one of the largest numbers of graduates in the world. The colleges are known for its exposure into extra curricular activities and sports along with academics. There are engineering, medical and law colleges in Mumbai. Apart from these there are research institutes of high repute here. There are a lot of big names in the national and international circuit who are pass outs from Mumbai University which is proof enough of its quality.