Stella Maris College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
About Stella Maris College
Stella Maris College, established in 1947 by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, is one of India's most prestigious women's colleges with a distinguished legacy of 76 years in providing transformative education rooted in Catholic values of truth, justice, and love. Located on the scenic Cathedral Road in Chennai with a beautiful beachfront campus, this autonomous college affiliated to the University of Madras has earned NAAC A++ grade accreditation and has been conferred 'College with Potential for Excellence' status by UGC.
Stella Maris offers undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil, and Ph.D. programs across arts, sciences, commerce, management, and professional courses to over 4,000 students. The institution is renowned for its academic excellence with students consistently achieving university ranks, winning national and international competitions, and securing admissions to prestigious universities worldwide for higher studies.
Stella Maris boasts distinguished faculty including leading researchers, Fulbright scholars, and academicians who mentor students in research publications and innovative projects. With 18 departments recognized as research centers by the University of Madras, the college contributes significantly to academic research across disciplines like Social Work, Economics, English, Chemistry, and Biotechnology.
The college emphasizes holistic development through extensive co-curricular activities, student exchange programs with international universities, community outreach initiatives serving marginalized communities, and strong industry partnerships ensuring excellent placement opportunities. The vibrant campus culture includes 80+ student clubs, annual cultural fest 'Verve', sports championships, and social service programs through NSS and Exnora.
Stella Maris has produced numerous distinguished alumni including corporate leaders, civil servants, academics, artists, and social activists, maintaining its reputation as an institution that nurtures confident, compassionate, and socially conscious women leaders.