Prof. Uma Joseph

Principal
St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad

Welcome to St. Francis College for Women — a premier institution with an illustrious legacy of over 65 years in the field of higher education. Established and nurtured by the Sisters of Charity, the College has remained steadfast in its mission to provide holistic education for the empowerment of women.

Ours was one of the first colleges in the erstwhile state of Andhra Pradesh to attain autonomous status, and we take immense pride in being accredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade in four consecutive cycles. Our consistent ranking among the top 100 colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a testament to our academic excellence and commitment to quality education.

Guided by our motto, "Wisdom and Peace through Love", every aspect of campus life reflects a blend of academic rigor, spiritual growth, and social responsibility. With a vibrant strength of close to 4000 students, the college offers:

• 8 combinations in Arts and Social Science
• 13 combinations in Physical and Life Science
• 5 streams in B.Com
• Bachelor in Management Studies (BMS) Program
• 9 Post Graduate Programs

At St. Francis, we believe that education transcends textbooks. Our students thrive in an environment that fosters not only academic excellence but also research, creativity, and leadership. The campus hums with the energy of curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities that shape well-rounded individuals.

Our dedicated management and highly motivated faculty work in harmony to uphold the founding values of the institution — values rooted in service, excellence, and character formation.

Our vision is to provide holistic education that empowers women to face life with confidence and competence. Our mission is to motivate our students to become intellectually competent, morally upright, socially committed, emotionally stable, spiritually inspired, and patriotic citizens of India.

Every student who enters the portals of St. Francis is encouraged to imbibe these values and emerge as a confident, empowered woman ready to soar into the world with purpose and passion.

Warm regards,
Prof. Uma Joseph