St Teresa s College (Autonomous)
About
OfficialAutonomous women's college in Kochi offering diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, science, commerce, and vocational studies.
- Autonomous institution located in Ernakulam, Kerala
- NAAC accredited with multiple quality assurance certifications
- Comprehensive offerings: 50+ undergraduate and postgraduate programs
- Strong focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development
- Active research centers and community engagement initiatives
- Diverse student clubs and extracurricular activities
Academics
St Teresa's College offers a comprehensive range of programs across multiple disciplines. The college provides Bachelor of Arts degrees in subjects including Bharatanatyam, English, Economics, French, History, and Sociology. Science programs include B.Sc. options in Botany, Chemistry, Computer Applications, Physics, Psychology, and Zoology, along with specialized programs in Fashion Design, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Home Science. The college also offers Bachelor of Commerce, vocational B.Voc. programs in Food Processing Technology and Software Development, and diploma programs through its Centre for Professional Studies. Postgraduate offerings include M.A. programs in multiple disciplines, M.Sc. programs in applied sciences, and specialized master's degrees in areas like Journalism and Mass Communication, Tourism and Travel Management, and Business Analytics.
Campus & Infrastructure
The college provides essential campus facilities including a library, hostel accommodation, canteen, chapel, e-learning center, auditorium, gymnasium, and language laboratory. These facilities support both academic and co-curricular activities. The college maintains dedicated spaces for student development and wellness, with dedicated centers for counseling, health promotion, and support services for differently-abled students.
Student Life & Engagement
The college fosters an active student community through numerous clubs and organizations including the Consumer Club, Rural Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Speakers' Forum and Debate Club, Drama Club, Quiz Club, Arts Club, and Writers' Forum. Students can participate in NCC, NSS, and Youth Red Cross Unit activities. The college also supports innovation through its Innovation and Incubation initiatives, Entrepreneur Development Club, and Teresian Innovation and Business Incubation Council. Special programs include Civil Service Grooming and various skill acquisition courses.
Key Initiatives
The college operates several specialized centers and programs including the Teresian Centre for Indian Knowledge System, Teresian Instrumentation and Consultancy Centre, Centre for Strategic Partnership and Development, and Teresian Media Centre. The institution hosts Community Radio – Radio Kochi 90 FM and maintains an active Innovation Council. Environmental sustainability is promoted through STEP (Society of Teresians for Environment Protection) and Bhoomitra Sena initiatives.