Courses & Fees - 2026 (University of Madras, (UM) Chennai)

Undergraduate, graduate, diploma, and doctoral programs in a variety of fields are available at the University of Madras. Through its affiliated colleges, it offers undergraduate courses in subjects like computer applications, science, commerce, and the arts. B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BCA, and BBA are popular undergraduate programs. Building foundational knowledge and preparing students for both professional careers and further education are the goals of these courses. In order to accommodate students who need flexible learning schedules, the university also provides distance education options through the Institute of Distance Education (IDE).

 

The University of Madras is well-known for its postgraduate M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MBA, MCA, M.Ed., and MSW programs in addition to a number of specialized professional courses like M.L. in Law and M.Tech in Geoinformatics. With M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs available in more than 75 departments, the university is also a center for research, promoting advanced research and innovation in the social sciences, humanities, sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. Numerous programs are backed by active research centers and partnerships with international organizations, providing students with access to cutting-edge labs, scholarly materials, and practical experience.

 

University of Madras, (UM) Chennai Courses

Ph.D
Apply
Course name:
Doctor of Philosophy
Fees:
₹8K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
Post Graduation
Management StudiesPsychologyComputer ScienceCriminologyCommerceMicrobiologyMathematicsLibrary & Information ScienceMathematicsEnglishChristian StudiesEconomicsJournalism And Mass CommunicationPharmacologyMusicEducationEnvironmental ToxicologyAnthropologyAncient History And ArchaeologyGeneticsChemistrySaiva SiddhantaDefence & Strategic StudiesBotanyPolitical Science And Public AdministrationTamilPublic AffairsMarine SciencePhysical EducationPolymer Science & TechnologyArabicHistoryOrganic ChemistryGeographyBiochemistryKannadaNanoscience and Nanotechnology
LLM
Apply
Course name:
Master of Laws
Fees:
₹5K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
LLB
Constitutional Law And Administrative LawInternational Law
M.Com
Apply
Course name:
Master of Commerce (International Business & Finance)
Fees:
₹5K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
Graduation
MCA
Apply
Course name:
Master of Computer Applications
Fees:
₹22K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
Graduation with 50% + TANCET
M.Ed
Apply
Course name:
Master of Education
Fees:
₹8K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
B.Ed.
M.Sc
Apply
Course name:
Master of Science
Fees:
₹K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
Graduation
Information Security And Cyber ForensicsCounselling PsychologyCriminology & Criminal JusticeComputer ScienceNeuroscienceBiotechnologyPhysicsMathematicsMedical BiochemistryYogaStatisticsZoologyToxicologyMedical MicrobiologyHuman Resource Development PsychologyPhysiologyActuarial ScienceAnatomyBotanyBiophysicsOrganic ChemistryGeologyBiomedical Genetics
MBA
Apply
Course name:
Master of Business Administration
Fees:
₹25K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
Graduation
M.Tech
Apply
Course name:
Master of Technology (Geoinformatics)
Fees:
₹27K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
Graduation with 50% + TANCET
MA
Apply
Course name:
Master of Arts
Fees:
₹5K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
Graduation
EnglishEconomicsBharatanatyamHuman Resource ManagementMusicJournalism & Mass CommunicationAncient History And ArchaeologyDefence And Strategic StudiesArabicTamilHistoryVaishnavismPublic AdministrationSociologyChristian StudiesPolitical ScienceIslamic StudiesAnthropologyHindiInternational RelationsFinancial EconomicsFrenchEconometricsYogaSanskritIndian Philosophy And Religion
PG
Apply
Course name:
Post Graduate Diploma
Fees:
₹7K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
Graduation
Yoga TherapyClinical EmbryologySaiva SiddhantaStem Cell Biology & Tissue EngineeringBanking and FinanceEthics And Human Resource ManagementImmunotechnologyCounselling and PsychotherapyLinguisticsParent CounsellingGovernment Accounting & Internal AuditOrganizational Development And Management Of ChangeTechnical WritingArchaeologyFolkloristics & Mass MediaAmbedkar StudiesExtension And Development AdministrationYogic ScienceEthics And BiotechnologyDigital Library Management
M.Lib.I.Sc
Apply
Course name:
Master of Library and Information Science
Fees:
₹7K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
Graduation
MSW
Apply
Course name:
Master of Social Work
Fees:
₹39K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
Graduation
MD
Apply
Course name:
Doctorate of Medicine (Microbiology)
Fees:
₹42K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
Graduation
Diploma
Apply
Course name:
Diploma
Fees:
₹3K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
10+2
Travel & TourismHindiSpecial Education ( Autism Spectrum Disorder)GermanGlobal Trade ManagementUrduKannadaJainologyFrenchArabic TranslationGovernment Accounting & Internal AuditMalayalamBuddhist StudiesSaiva SiddhantaItalianMusicSpanish
EMBA
Apply
Course name:
Executive Master of Business Administration
Fees:
₹90K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
Graduation
PGDFHT
Apply
Course name:
Post Graduate Diploma in Functional Hindi & Translation
Fees:
₹7K ( 1st Year Fees )
Eligibility:
Graduation

Hostel - 2025 (University of Madras, (UM) Chennai)

For deserving and financially disadvantaged students, UM provides a range of financial aid and scholarship opportunities. These consist of university merit scholarships, government-funded scholarships (such as SC/ST/OBC scholarships), and project-based funding and UGC fellowships for research scholars.

 

Many campuses, including Taramani, Guindy, and Marina, have hostels that can house a sizable student body. Essential facilities like a water supply, electricity, and recreational spaces are provided in the hostels. The mess facilities provide students with wholesome meals, and commuting is made easy by the close proximity to local transportation. Nearby PGs and rental options are available for those who prefer off-campus housing; monthly rates typically range from ₹7,000 to ₹15,000, depending on the location and amenities provided. ​