St. Joseph's College for Women

St. Joseph’s College for Women (Autonomous), affiliated to Andhra University, the first Women’s college in north coastal Andhra Pradesh, with its unique ethos of trained resourcefulness and excellence has been creating generations of empowered women who are spread all over the world making their presence felt in the society.

The college was founded in July 1958 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Annecy in response to the local need for a Women’s college in the city of Visakhapatnam.

St. Joseph’s College for Women aims at being a Centre of Academic Excellence which empowers young women to provide intellectual leadership and transform the world through Courage of Conviction, Optimism and Hope. St. Joseph’s College for Women, affirming its faith in God and love for humanity seeks to impart Holistic Education to young women while developing global competencies of leadership and makes them socially responsive members in a changing technology driven world.

St. Joseph’s College, offers holistic Education in Arts, Science and Commerce for the Empowerment of Women from all sections of society by promoting Academic Excellence, Global Employability and leadership with Social Conscience. Our College is the only AU affiliated Aided Women’s College with NAAC A Grade on the new four point scale and has been autonomous since 1987. College has been awarded 87th rank in NIRF 2017 in Colleges category.

The College has evolved into a reputed institution of higher education, dedicated to academic excellence, utilizing the various opportunities provided by Andhra University, the State Government and University Grants Commission.

Being the first college to initiate the semester system, credit and grade system at undergraduate level, currently its 24 departments offer fourteen undergraduate.

St. Joseph’s College for Women (A) figures in the list of top ten users of N LIST resources in the country. College is implementing new CBCS as per UGC and APSCHE guidelines. The New CBCS offers academic flexibility, especially in offering multidimensional, useful and skill or job oriented Electives, while having a specialization orientation for Postgraduate study.

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Vision

Nurture and inspire young women, to instill in them dynamic leadership, unwavering courage, boundless optimism, and a steadfast faith to transform the world.

Mission

 St. Joseph’s College for Women is dedicated to providing a transformative and inclusive learning environment that arouses intellectual curiosity, fosters personal development, and instills values, preparing women to excel in diverse fields and contribute meaningfully to society.

St. Joseph's College
for Women

First Women’s College in North Coastal Andhra started in response to public demand in 1958 at Visakhapatnam.

Pioneered the cause of Homescience by developing Pre University and Degree Courses in Andhra Pradesh.

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Testimonials

I have been a student and lecturer in St. Joseph’s College for Women since 1966 and have served the College in various capacities. There can be no doubt that this college contributes to Women’s Empowerment in a way unmatched by other institutions. The College strives to develop the student holistically in order to achieve her full potential as not only a career person but also as a homemaker.
Dr. Suguna Kannan
Dr. Suguna KannanFreelance Academic Consultant, New Delhi
The infrastructure is excellent and the Management endeavors to maintain and update it constantly. Not only does the student develop academically but also physically and in other ways since Sports and other extra -curricular activities have been incorporated into the curriculum. In this campus the welfare of the student is the prime concern of the Management, Faculty and Staff.
Dr. Suguna Kannan
Dr. Suguna KannanFreelance Academic Consultant, New Delhi
I have done my graduation from there. I gained a lot from the experienced and learned teachers from there like Mrs. Nakra Mr. leslie etc. I had an awesome experience. Today Iam an English teacher at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Kanpur Nagar U.P. Thanks for making me what I am. Love you sister Alice Marie. synthia mam. on and on and on......
Arpana Yadav
Arpana YadavEnglish teacher
Are you looking for nurturing your life ?.... Then join our family which makes you groom professionally to fit the corporate world. So am i !!! ' X ' josephene of this exemplary institution. A word to say "INCREDIBLE ". One of the oldest, finest and esteemed institution, where an individual develops holistically. A 'JOSEPHENE ' learns to evolve, adept and adapt herself from a lass to a lady.More
Manisha Rathod
Manisha RathodLecturer
It’s been an absolute privilege and honour to come back to my college as Chief Guest. I’ve been amazed at how this esteemed institution has grown from strength to strength and empowering young women to reach for the stars and beyond.
Petula Thomas
Petula ThomasDirector of Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce, Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce

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Independence day - 2023

Felicitation for best Teacher Award to Dr. P. Mary Anupama

Inaugural Function 2023

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Student Life

The Student Council of St. Joseph’s College for Women (Autonomous) Visakhapatnam formed ever since the inception of the College in 1958 has evolved into a body which is a platform for leadership and personality development of the young women.

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