St. Joseph’s University, located at #36, Lalbagh Road, Bengaluru, was established in 2021 by the Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society. It is a private university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The institution evolved from the historic St. Joseph’s College, founded in 1882, and continues the Jesuit tradition of excellence in higher education, ethics, and social responsibility.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Business Administration, Law, and Social Sciences. The campus is equipped with modern classrooms, laboratories, libraries, hostels, and sports facilities, while also emphasizing research, innovation, and community engagement. St. Joseph’s University prepares students for careers in academia, corporate sectors, law, and social development. Scholarships are available for meritorious and economically disadvantaged students. Guided by its motto “Faith and Toil,” the university blends academic rigor with value-based education.