About MSSW

MSSW is a dedicated initiative launched under the esteemed umbrella of Madras School of Social Work (MSSW), one of India's premier institutions for Social Work education since 1952. Building on over seven decades of academic excellence, research leadership, and community transformation, this sub-project extends MSSW's mission to create socially sensitive change agents for sustainable development.

Our Foundation

Madras School of Social Work was founded in 1952 by the legendary social reformer Mary Clubwala Jadhav, who established it as the fourth social work institution in India and the very first in South India. Her vision of empowering communities through education and professional social work continues to guide every initiative we undertake.

Today, MSSW stands as an Autonomous Institution, NAAC 'A+' Grade accredited, and affiliated to the University of Madras. The institution has earned national recognition by securing the 4th position among the top social work colleges in India, a testament to its unwavering commitment to academic excellence.

Our Vision

To extend MSSW's legacy of transformative education and community engagement through MSSW, creating impactful solutions that address contemporary social challenges and empower individuals and communities toward sustainable growth.

Our Mission

Through MSSW, we aim to:

• Deliver professional, practice-oriented programs that blend theory with real-world application.
• Foster multi-disciplinary research and evidence-based interventions in our core competence areas.
• Build strong industry-academia-community interfaces for holistic development.
• Provide training, consultancy, and capacity-building services to corporate, government, and civil society organizations.
• Advocate for policy formulation and social justice at local, national, and international levels.

Why MSSW?

Backed by MSSW's rich heritage, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and a faculty comprising distinguished scholars and practitioners, MSSW brings:

• Academic Rigor — Programs designed with experiential learning and field-based pedagogy.
• Research Excellence — Access to institutional and sponsored research on pressing social issues.
• Industry Connect — Strong partnerships with leading organizations for internships, placements, and collaborative projects.
• Community Impact — Direct engagement with marginalized communities through outreach programs and extension projects.
• Global Perspective — Affiliation with the International Association of Schools of Social Work and the Asia-Pacific Association of Social Work Education.

Our Legacy of Excellence

Join Us

Whether you are a student seeking transformative education, a professional looking to upskill, an organization seeking consultancy, or a community partner — MSSW welcomes you to be part of a journey that creates meaningful, lasting change.

Together, we continue the legacy of Mary Clubwala Jadhav — empowering lives, transforming communities.