Jesuit education is a living tradition — one that fosters excellence, global citizenship, justice, and lifelong learning. Rooted in the Ignatian vision, it shapes individuals of competence, conscience, compassion, and commitment. As St. Ignatius of Loyola famously stated, “The well-being of the whole world depends upon the education of the youth.”
Loyola College of Social Sciences, part of the Global Network of Jesuit Higher Education, embodies this legacy. Established in 1963 by visionary Jesuit Fr. Joseph Edamaram, the college has been at the forefront of social change in Kerala. It remains a Centre of Excellence in education and service.It’s run by the Kerala Jesuit Society.
Loyola offers a range of postgraduate programs, including M.A. Sociology, M.S.W. (Master of Social Work), M.A. Human Resource Management, and M.Sc. Counselling Psychology. The College also has an array of 4 Year Undergraduate Programmes that are job-oriented and makes students future ready.
Affiliated with the University of Kerala, Loyola is also a recognised research centre guiding Ph.D. scholars in Sociology, Social Work, and Management Studies. The Loyola Extension Services (LES) serves as the college’s social lab, integrating research and community service.
Guided by the Jesuit ideal of MAGIS (Excellence) and a commitment to faith and justice, Loyola College continues its mission of making higher education accessible – especially to the marginalized – while shaping leaders who serve society.
Loyola College of Social Sciences
Sreekariyam, GWV7+93P,
Sreekariyam - Aakkulam Rd,
Bapuji Nagar, Sreekariyam,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695017
