Ethiraj College For Women: Established in 1948, Ethiraj College offers regular and self-funded undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various streams and research programmes leading to M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees. The college was recently honoured with the five star status and the college with potential for excellence award. The college gives special consideration to the students who are underprivileged, physically challenged and outstanding sports personalities. Situated in the heart of the city in 9 acres of campus area, the college has 291 faculty members and about 5706 students.