St. Francis College For Women

The Beginning

St. Francis College for Women is a Catholic Minority Institution founded by the Sisters of Charity of Sts. Bartolomea Capitanio and Vincenza Gerosa in 1959, for the education of women.

The college derives its inspiration from the person and teachings of Jesus Christ, who is its norm, protector and guide.

Autonomy & Accreditations

St. Francis College is autonomous, affiliated to Osmania University. The college was recognized under Sec. 2(f) 12B of the University Grants Commission in 1964 and conferred the Status of Autonomy through letter No. F. 24-7/87 (NFE) dated 9 May, 1988.

One of the first autonomous colleges in the twin cities, affiliated to Osmania University, St. Francis College is NAAC reaccredited with A Grade in the 4th cycle.In 2004, UGC has declared the college as College with Potential for Excellence.

As a minority institution it reserves for itself its inherent and constitutional right (Art.30 [1]) with regard to management and administration.

It is primarily for Catholics but in its concern for the socially and economically disadvantaged will admit students from other sections of society including students from SC/ST/BC categories to the extent possible.

The College continues to serve the cause of education of women with varied academic programmes intertwined with co-curricular activities, civic and social responsibility initiatives, cultural and aesthetic promotion, physical fitness and value education. The college curriculum is based on UGC advocated Choice Based Credit System.

History

In the year 1832, inspired by the life of Jesus Christ, Bartolomea Capitanio, a young, dynamic and gifted lady at the age of twenty six, founded the congregation of Sisters of Charity in Italy.

Bartolomea launched the Mission of Charity, by establishing schools, hospitals, youth clubs etc., which after her death was continued by her companion Vincenza Gerosa. Bartolomea’s vision of charity has motivated countless young ladies for a life of service all over the world.

In 1860, the Sisters of Charity came to India to extend their loving service to the people of this country, in diverse roles.

The Sisters of Charity are involved in a special way in educating young girls, by instilling in them sound values of justice, truth and dignity of life in society.

Vision

Inspired by the visionary dynamism of St. Bartholomea, the Foundress of the Sisters of Charity, St. Francis College has its vision “Holistic Education for the Empowerment of Women”

Mission

• Intellectually Competent
• Morally Upright
• Socially Committed
• Emotionally Stable
• Spiritually Inspired
• Patriotic Women citizens of India