Mother Teresa Women's University is a state public university located in Kodaikanal, in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, India. Established by the Government of Tamil Nadu, the university is dedicated to higher education and research for women, and is named in honour of Mother Teresa, the Roman Catholic missionary and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who worked in India.
| Name | Mother Teresa Women's University |
|---|---|
| Type | State public university |
| Location | Kodaikanal, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Focus | Women's higher education and research |
| Named after | Mother Teresa |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Tamil Nadu |
The university was founded as part of an effort by the Government of Tamil Nadu to expand opportunities in higher education specifically for women. As a women's university, it offers postgraduate programmes, research degrees, and academic activities oriented towards advancing women's studies, social sciences, sciences, and humanities. It functions as an affiliating and teaching university under the framework of state higher education in Tamil Nadu.
The university hosts academic departments across disciplines including women's studies, social work, education, languages, and sciences. It also serves as a centre for research on issues related to gender, development, and social policy in India. Programmes are offered at the postgraduate, M.Phil., and Ph.D. levels, alongside diploma and certificate courses through distance and regular modes.
The main campus is situated in Kodaikanal, a hill station in the Western Ghats region of Tamil Nadu. The wider Dindigul district context places the institution within a region known for its educational, agricultural, and cultural heritage in southern Tamil Nadu.
As one of the women's universities in Tamil Nadu, Mother Teresa Women's University contributes to the state's network of specialised higher education institutions. Its work in women's studies and gender-related research has positioned it as a notable academic body for issues concerning women's empowerment and social development in southern India.