Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal

About

Mother Teresa Women’s University (MTWU), the only Women’s University of Tamil Nadu State Government is situated at Attuvampatti, Kodaikanal, the “Princess of Hill Stations” and the most popular multicultural tourist centre. The University, whose foundation stone was laid by the legendry Noble Laureate for peace, Mother Teresa, was established in 1984 under the Act 15 of Tamil Nadu with the lofty vision of “Empowering Women through Education”. The University plays a catalytic role in women empowerment and building inclusive society.

MTWU has its Research and Extension Centres at Chennai, Madurai, and Coimbatore, and a Centre for Women’s Studies at Pallapatti, Dindigul for promoting women entrepreneurship. This University offers PG Programs (M.A., M.Com., M.Ed., M.B.A., M.Sc.) and Research programs (M.Phil. and Ph.D.) in Arts and Sciences. As an affiliating University, MTWU governs 12 women’s colleges in Dindigul and Theni districts.

MTWU offers B.Ed. programme through its constituent college in Ananthagiri campus, Kodaikanal. The University also takes higher education to the doorsteps of aspiring women by offering UG and PG Programs in Arts and Science through Distance Education Mode.

The Tamil Nadu Common Wealth Mother Teresa Women’s University International Centre is an additional credit to the University for cultivating competent women with relevance to global standard. The University has remarkable research and project records through MHRD, UGC, DST, TNSCST, TANSCHE, and ICSSR funded Departments with State of Art facilities. With potential infrastructure and committed staff and faculty, MTWU offers yeoman service for building intellectual, sustainable, and socially responsible young minds for the Nation.

Some Highlights of Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal

Why to choose Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal ?

Reputation & Identity

• Established in 1984 by the Government of Tamil Nadu, exclusively for women’s education and empowerment.
  
• Named after Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa, symbolizing service, compassion, and women upliftment.
  
• Recognized by UGC and accredited by NAAC.
  

Academic Excellence

• Offers UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Diploma, and Certificate courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, Education, and Management.
  
• Focus on women-centric programs, gender studies, and entrepreneurship.
  
• Promotes research, skill development, and leadership training for women scholars.
  

Campus & Facilities

• Located in the scenic hill station of Kodaikanal, providing a peaceful, eco-friendly learning environment.
  
• Facilities include library, hostels, computer labs, research centers, sports facilities, and women development cells.
  
• Safe campus with focus on women’s well-being and holistic development.
  

Opportunities

• Offers scholarships, fellowships, and financial aid for deserving women students.
  
• Collaborations with national and international institutions for research and exchange programs.
  
• Emphasis on placements, career guidance, and entrepreneurship training.
  

Location Advantage

• Situated in Kodaikanal, a hill station in Tamil Nadu, offering a healthy, calm, and inspiring academic environment.
  
• Affordable cost of living compared to metropolitan areas.
  
• Ideal for students who prefer less crowded, pollution-free surroundings.
  

Key Highlights

• Exclusive women’s university in Tamil Nadu – nurturing women empowerment through education.
  
• Special focus on women entrepreneurs, social work, gender equality, and rural development.
  
• Active involvement in community service, NSS, and extension activities.
  

Vision & Mission of Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal

Vission

• Holistic Empowerment of Women through Education.

Mission

• To Promote a Society of Equal Status between Women and Men.  
• To Empower Women through Education at All Levels.
  
• To Impart Education of Global Standards

Admission Procedure

Placement

The Mother Teresa Women's University placement cell is highly active. It welcomes companies from many industries to offer campus placement opportunities to students in all streams at MTWU Koodaikanal along with its constituent and affiliated colleges. Also, in order to help students find off-campus job opportunities, the placement cell of MTWU Kodaikanal organises "Job Fairs” hosted by the district employment offices, arts and science institutions, as well as engineering colleges. Additionally, it informs the students about the work prospects they can choose from and apply for based on their preferences from numerous WhatsApp groups.

The MTWU Kodaikanal placement division has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with organisations that offer placement training and help place people in a variety of organisations within their network. The companies that offer campus internships to students provide information on the industry's expectations, how to get ready for a job, and potential career paths within their companies. 165 PG (2-year) students were placed at MTWU Kodaikanal placements 2022, as per the NIRF report 2023. In the Mother Teresa Women's University placements 2022, a median annual salary package of Rs 1.64 LPA was offered to the PG (2-year) students. 

Some of the important activities carried out under the Mother Teresa Women’s University placement process are -

• Industrial training
• MoUs with various companies to provide placements
• Industrial visits
• Placement training
• Campus internships

Scholarship

Several Mother Teresa Women's University scholarships are available to the needy students, including a long list of scholarships. Scholarships at MTWU Kodaikanal are awarded based on financial need and are intended in particular for students who are members of the SC/ST community.

The UGC, the federal, state, and local governments, as well as MTWU Kodaikanal, all provide funding for these scholarships at MTWU Kodaikanal. For more information and to submit an application, students should go to the organisation's online scholarship portal. Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for single female children, post-graduate scholarships for professional courses for SC/ST, and other scholarships are some of the MTWU Kodaikanal scholarship options.

Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal

Mother Teresa Women's University campus offers a variety of amenities for the comfort of students so they may enjoy campus life more. Girls' hostels at the campus of MTWU Kodaikanal are among the university's amenities and come fully furnished. The university also features a gym, 24-hour access to medical facilities, and a cafeteria that serves wholesome meals at affordable prices. Together with department-based laboratories, there is a sizable library as well. The university also offers a variety of facilities for athletic competitions. Transportation facilities, an auditorium, a wi-fi facility, and other amenities are provided by the MTWU Kodaikanal campus

All students and staff have access to the university's health centre, which features a first aid station, in case of an emergency.The university contains a large collection of books, textbooks, periodicals, theses, and other reading materials from nearly all fields in its central library. The MTWU Kodaikanal library is being given access to INFLIBNET resources with a wealth of knowledge.MTWU Kodaikanal offers students access to sporting facilities and encourages them to take part in both indoor and outdoor activities for their physical and mental health.

The university's students excel in a number of sports, including kabaddi, yoga, and athletics on the district, state, and national levels.Internet connection is available in all the departments of MTWU Kodaikanal campus. All the departments now have internet access thanks to a leased line connection from BSNL. For the benefit of hostel residents, a net café with BroadBand connectivity has been set up with 24-hour access to the internet.The university has an auditorium that is technically well-equipped with light and sound equipment and is used by the students to organise various events, activities, programmes, seminars, workshops, and other things.

Transport

·     The MTWU Kodaikanal campus offers pick-up and drop-off services for staff and students through its transportation facility.