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.