St. Joseph’s PU College was established in 1882 under the management of the Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society. St.Joseph’s Pre-University College became an independent institution in 2001. The motto of the college is ‘Fide et Labore’ which means By Faith and Toil.

The college strives to give shape to a society full of all-inclusive minds to cater to the inherent diversity of our country. St. Joseph's College has always strived to impart quality knowledge to their students in a holistic environment.

SJPUC has made the motto Fide et Labore; By Faith and Toil their only goal and guided students to give their best, to become the best. Education is value-based so that each and every student has a strong base and a foundation upon which they build to create a better future. St Joseph's College maintains state-of-the-art infrastructure, offering a great learning atmosphere.