Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Overview

Indian Institute of Technology Madras is a higher-education institution in Chennai. It offers undergraduate programmes, postgraduate programmes, and research programmes. IIT Madras also has an IIT Madras Zanzibar campus. Academic areas include departments such as Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Management Studies. The institution also lists research centres including the Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, the Indo-German Centre for Sustainability, and the Centre for Technology and Policy. International-focused academic options include an International Masters’ Program that brings students with diverse interests to the IIT Madras campus, and exchange programmes involving collaborations with foreign universities and visiting faculty. IIT Madras also offers joint Ph.D. programmes with 20 institutions.

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Tuition fees & costs

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.