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Study Social Work in India 🇮🇳

India offers 31 Social Work programs across 21 universities. Tuition ranges from $27k–$45k/yr, making it a competitive option for international students.

31 Programs
21 Universities
$27k–$45k/yr Tuition

Why India for Social Work?

Living Cost

$4,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Master (27) Bachelor (2) PhD (2)

Top Universities for Social Work in India

Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi · National rank #5 · QS #1001

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
Loyola College, Chennai

Chennai · National rank #14

PhD in Social Work · PhD Master of Arts (M.A.) in Social Work · Master
University of Mumbai

Mumbai · National rank #17 · QS #664

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh · National rank #19 · QS #1001

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
Kerala University

Thiruvananthapuram · National rank #25

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
Osmania University

Hyderabad · National rank #30 · QS #1201

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

Bareilly · National rank #33

Master of Social Work · Master
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Kottayam · National rank #37

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Bachelor Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master Bachelor of Social Work · Bachelor
Andhra University

Visakhapatnam · National rank #41

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
Shivaji University

Kolhapur · National rank #45

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

Indore · National rank #49

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
Calicut University

Calicut · National rank #55

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
Mahatma Gandhi University

Kottayam · National rank #79

Master of Social Work · Master Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
Christ University

Bangalore · National rank #90 · QS #1401

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
University of Lucknow

Lucknow · National rank #97

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Mumbai · National rank #98

Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation & Development Practice) · Master Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work · PhD Master of Arts in Social Work (Children & Families) · Master Master of Arts in Social Work (Mental Health) · Master Master of Arts in Social Work (Dalit and Tribal Studies) · Master Master of Arts in Social Work (Disability Studies & Action) · Master Master of Arts in Social Work (Criminology and Justice) · Master
Utkal University

Bhubaneswar · National rank #101

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
Himachal Pradesh University

Shimla · National rank #108

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
Bundelkhand University

Jhansi · National rank #136

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master
Sambalpur University

Sambalpur · National rank #151

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master

All Programs

Master of Social Work (MSW)

University of Mumbai

Master

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Bachelor

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Master

Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation & Development Practice)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

Bachelor of Social Work

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Bachelor

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

PhD

Master of Arts in Social Work (Children & Families)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

Master of Arts in Social Work (Mental Health)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

Master of Arts in Social Work (Dalit and Tribal Studies)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

Master of Arts in Social Work (Disability Studies & Action)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

PhD in Social Work

Loyola College, Chennai

PhD

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Social Work

Loyola College, Chennai

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Calicut University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Christ University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Aligarh Muslim University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Banaras Hindu University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

University of Lucknow

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Andhra University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Utkal University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Osmania University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Shivaji University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

Master

Master of Social Work

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Kerala University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Himachal Pradesh University

Master

Master of Social Work

Mahatma Gandhi University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Mahatma Gandhi University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Bundelkhand University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Barkatullah University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Sambalpur University

Master

Master of Arts in Social Work (Criminology and Justice)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Social Work in India?
Tuition for Social Work programs in India ranges from $27k–$45k/yr. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $4k.
What are the English language requirements for Social Work in India?
English-taught Social Work programs in India typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Social Work programs are in India?
Abroadly lists 31 Social Work programs at 21 universities across India. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Is India a good country for Social Work students?
India is a strong choice for Social Work with 21 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Hindi/English, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Social Work in India?
In India, Social Work programs are offered at: Master (27 programs), Bachelor (2 programs), PhD (2 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.