St. XAVIER’S COLLEGE was founded in 1869 by the Society of Jesus, a Christian Religious Organization started by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Since its very inception, the Society has significantly contributed to the field of education throughout the world, inspired by a vision of the human, drawn from the life, teachings and personality of Jesus Christ. In India, it was St. Francis Xavier, after whom the College is named, who began the educational work of the Society of Jesus. At present, in India, the Society runs 36 Pre- Primary/Primary/Middle Schools, 130 High Schools, 20 Technical Institutes and 33 Colleges. All these institutions form a part of the effort of the Catholic Church to share in the vital task of education.

St. Xavier’s College is a Christian institution, started with the purpose of educating the Christian community in India. It extends its services to members of other communities as an effort at building a truly inter-religious and inter-cultural human community in the country. On January 30, 1869, it was affiliated to the University of Mumbai. It became a Constituent College of the University, as a result of the Mumbai University Act 1953. It is entrusted by the University with the task of preparing students for degrees in Arts, Science, Commerce, Mass Media, Management Studies and Information Technology.

St. Xavier’s College looks upon itself as an academic community where scholars, both students and teachers, have the freedom and responsibility to communicate, evaluate and enlarge humankind’s store of knowledge. The College stands for academic excellence and endeavours to create an environment,which generates a love of learning, a habit of critical thinking and the ability for accurate expression. It strives after character formation based on the love of God and the service of humanity, with a view to training citizens who will be remarkable for all-round development and a sincere commitment to God andCountry.

St. Xavier’s College, thus, endeavours to contribute to the necessary transformation of the prevailing social conditions. This transformation envisages that the principles of social justice, equality of opportunity, genuine freedom and respect for religious and moral values enshrined in the Constitution of India, shall be upheld and that all men and women shall live in keeping with their human dignity and self-respect. The environment and inclusive education are of special concern to St. Xavier’s College. Hence, the College strives towards making a committed and significant contribution towards these ssues.

The Society of Jesus exercises its responsibility for St. Xavier’s College through a Governing Body, whose Chairman is the Provincial of the Mumbai Province of the Society, Vice-Chairman is the Rector ofthe College and the Secretary is the Governing Body’s, Chief Executive. St. Xavier’s College – Autonomous, affiliated to the University of Mumbai, conducts the B.A., B.Sc., and B.Com. Government Aided Degree Courses on campus along with the B.A.-M.C.J., B.M.S. and B.Sc. I.T. Degree Courses on a Self-Financing Basis. Masters Courses (Aided) in Botany, Geology, Life Sciences, Microbiology and Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, M.Sc. (Self-Financing) in Biotechnology, Physics, Big Data Analytics and M.A. (Self-Financing) in Public Policy, Psychology are also conducted. The University of Mumbai awards Degrees for the above-mentioned courses. Diploma / Certificate courses on Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Forensic Science and Criminal Law, Gemology & Gem Appreciation, Applied Philosophy and Ethics, Counselling Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy and Aspects of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology are also held in collaboration with other institutions or groups.