University Overview
Founded in 1936, Tata Institute of Social Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Mumbai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Maharashtra. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TISS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Identity
| Name | Tata Institute of Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Name | टाटा सामाजिक विज्ञान संस्था |
| Acronym | TISS |
| Founded | 1936 |
| Motto | Re-Imagining Futures |
University Location
| Address | V N Purav Marg, Deonar Mumbai 400 088 Maharashtra India |
|---|---|
| Tel | +91 (22) 2556 0108 |
| Fax | +91 (22) 2556 2912 |
Yearly Tuition Range
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students |
Not reported | Not reported |
| International students |
Not reported | Not reported |
University Admissions
| Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
|---|---|
| International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| Selection Type | Not reported |
| Admission Rate | Not reported |
| Admission Office |
Size and Profile
| Student Enrollment | 250-499 |
|---|---|
| Academic Staff | 300-399 |
| Control Type | Public |
| Entity Type | Non-Profit |
| Academic Calendar | Continuous |
|---|---|
| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
Facilities and Services
| Library | Yes  |
|---|---|
| Housing | Not reported |
| Sport Facilities | Yes |
| Financial Aids | Not reported |
| Study Abroad | Not reported |
|---|---|
| Distance Learning | Yes |
| Academic Counseling | Not reported |
| Career Services | Not reported |
| Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditation
University Grants Commission of India
Year of first Accreditation
1964
Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
- National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Memberships and Affiliations
- Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
- Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
- Distance Education Bureau (DEB)
