Sophia College for Women Mumbai
About
A prestigious women's college housed in a beautiful campus on Bhulabhai Desai Road. Known for its elegant architecture, manicured grounds, and distinguished alumni.
Basic Information
Timings
External viewing anytime
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Educational
How to Reach
Walk from Grant Road station, located on Bhulabhai Desai Road
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Grant Road (1.4 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Grant Road (0.9 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Sophia College for Women
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Sophia College for Women
History
Founded in 1941 by the Society of the Sacred Heart. The campus reflects the aesthetic sensibilities of its founding order with graceful architecture and landscaped gardens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
External viewing anytime
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Type
Educational
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
One of Mumbai's most prestigious women's colleges
The campus is known for its beautiful gardens
Alumni include prominent businesswomen and cultural figures
The campus gate and facade are worth photographing
Located on the upscale Bhulabhai Desai Road
Combine with a Breach Candy area walk
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Sophia College for Women
Sophia Bhabha Auditorium, Breach Candy
Cultural
Priyadarshini Park
Nature
Priyadarshini Park
Park
Hornby Vellard & Breach Candy Promenade
Historical
Sophia College for Women, Breach Candy
Education
Peddar Road & Breach Candy Heritage Drive
Heritage
Swati Snacks, Tardeo
Restaurant
Sardar Refreshments (Pav Bhaji), Tardeo
Restaurant
Antilia (Ambani Residence), Altamount Road
Landmark
Antilia (Ambani Residence Viewpoint)
Landmark