Maharaja Sayajirao University Baroda

Maharaja Sayajirao University Baroda has been named after Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. He was a ruler who was a patron of art, culture and education. He established this university in the view that it would provide education to millions of aspiring candidates. Maharaja Sayajirao University Baroda is one of the oldest universities in Vadodara. It is known to be the largest university in the city. Maharaja Sayajirao University is also known as M.S. University. It is one of the most reputed institutions of the city, which is well-known for its fine arts, technology and engineering and Science faculty. This college was initially known as the Baroda College of Science, which was founded in the year 1881. Later on it got converted into a university. This educational institution is the sole university in Gujarat where the medium of instruction is English.

The members who make up the alumni of this university are as follows:

• Dr IG Patel
• Chimanbhai Patel
• Kiran More
• The former Governer of the Reserve Bank of India

The faculty of Home Science is know to be one of the best faculties where the teachers take special care in imparting knowledge to their students. The majority of students are girls in the Home Science faculty but boys are also allowed admission there. which offers postgraduate education in these fields of study which are as follows:

• Human Development and Family Studies
• Food and Nutrition
• Home Management
• Clothing and Textile
• Extension and Communication

Last Updated on : March 30, 2016