Mumbai at night with sea in foreground

Life in Mumbai

Mumbai is a great global city. As the only city in India to appear on TimeOut’s World’s Best Cities survey (2025), Mumbai is home to world-class entertainment, food, and culture. It’s no wonder that Mumbai is also considered one of the world’s happiest cities!

Culture and Creativity

Mumbai is a vibrant melting pot of languages, traditions, and creativity. You’l join people from across India and around the world who call this city home. In fact, about 40 percent of Mumbai’s population comes from other states. The city fosters a spirit of inclusion and innovation, reflected in everything from its booming film industry and artistic hubs to its cafes and street-food culture.

Living Well in Mumbai

Mumbai offers a lifestyle that suits a range of student budgets. As with most major global cities, the cost of living depends on your choices, such as accommodation type, proximity to the city center, and personal lifestyle. Students typically find that areas around the Illinois Tech Mumbai Campus in Vikhroli provide a balanced mix of affordability, convenience, and access to key amenities.

Getting Around the City

Getting around Mumbai is seamless thanks to the city’s extensive transport network. Local trains, metro lines, buses, and ferries link nearly every part of the metropolis. From our campus, you will have direct access to major transit routes, reducing commute times and enabling you too tap into the full city experience, whether for internships, networking, event cultural outings, or weekend exploration.