St. Joseph's College, Thrissur, a top ranked premium women's college, was established in 1964 in Thrissur, Kerala. The college has consistently been recognized for its academic excellence. St. Joseph's College has been ranked 85th by NIRF 2024 under the Colleges category, improving from 101-150 in both 2022 and 2023. Further, the college secured 7th position in the KIRF Colleges ranking for 2024. The institute was also ranked 2nd Best in Science (2023 Kerala) by The Week. For 2024, India Today ranked St. Joseph's College 92nd in Arts, 150th for BBA/BBM, and 126th in Science. Its Commerce programs were placed 110th, Social Work at 52nd, Mass Communications at 49th, and Computer Applications at 113th. St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda (SJC), affiliated with the University of Calicut, offers a total of 44 courses including UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs. These are provided across various departments such as management, computer applications, arts, science, and social work. SJC has been recognized by the Institutions Innovation Council (MOE) with a 3.5 Star rating for 2023-2024, highlighting its commitment to innovation. The college provides diverse programs; for example, Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) and Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.) both have a total duration fee of ₹1,26,000. Eligibility for these is 10+2 with Mathematics/Computer Science/Information Technology. The institute, situated in Thrissur, boasts a sprawling 19-acre campus, equipped with the latest innovations and academic facilities. This women's college, St. Joseph's College, provides a conducive environment for its 3028 students for learning and growth. The institute has a dedicated faculty of 136 members who are professionals with years of academic and research experience. Located in Thrissur, this reputed autonomous women's college accepts admissions based on merit and entrance, as per University of Calicut guidelines. For some postgraduate programs like M.S.W., admission is entrance based. Ph.D. programs, such as Doctor of Philosophy in English or Chemistry, require a College Entrance Exam and Interview.