Indian Institute of Technology Madras - IIT Madras
Profile
The IIT Madras, IITM for short, is one of the best technical universities in India. In 2019, it was named Best Educational Institution by the National Institutional Rankings Framework of the Ministry of Human Resource Development in India, as well as the nation’s Best Engineering Institute for the fourth time in a row. The university is located in Chennai, the capital of the South Indian state Tamil Nadu and was founded in 1959 with German support. The close relationship is still being maintained to this day. The cooperation with ITTM is the first bilateral university partnership at RWTH Aachen. RWTH is very involved in the development of the Indo-German Center for Sustainability, which is located at IITM. Like all Indian Institutes of Technology, IITM is specifically focused on engineering, but also offers natural sciences, English studies, and business and economics. The admissions exam for the IITs is one of the toughest in the world, and studying there is just as challenging, so its students are very motivated. The IIT Madras campus is situated in a large nature park in the south of Chennai. Besides diverse flora and fauna, it offers all the amenities of daily life: shopping center, medical center, a gym, and much more.
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City |
Chennai |
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Founded |
1959 |
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Number of Students |
8000 |
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Websites |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
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Type of Agreement |
University cooperation |
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Who can apply? |
Bachelor students in the 3rd semester or higher (study abroad from the 5th semester) |
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Type of Stay |
Studies and research |
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Length of Stay |
One to two semesters |
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Time of Stay |
Winter or summer semester |
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Number of Exchange Placements |
five |
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Semester Dates |
1st semester: July to November |
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Study Possibilities |
Department of Aerospace Engineering Department of Applied Mechanics Department of Chemical Engineering Department of Civil Engineering Department of Computer Science and Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Engineering Design Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Department of Management Studies Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
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Course Offerings |
All courses are held in English. |
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Language Courses |
Please get more information after your arrival from the Office of International Relations at IIT Madras. |
| Prerequisites for the Application | Very good academic performance |
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| Language Requirements |
Very good English skills |
| Submit application in the | International Office application portal |
| Application Deadline in the International Office |
December 15: 1-2 semesters starting the winter semester of the upcoming academic year August 15: 1 semester starting the summer semester of the upcoming academic year – only for allocation of remaining spots |
| Tuition Fees | Tuition fees waived |
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| Average Cost of Living | 300 to 400 euros |
| Funding Possibilities |
BAföG for abroad
Funding may also be available through an ASEM-DUO Fellowship. |
| Accommodations |
Support from the partner university: Yes A room in a student dorm will be assigned when you arrive. |
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| Health Insurance | Students are responsible for having sufficient insurance coverage. We highly recommend health insurance and private liability insurance for abroad. Some partner universities have particular requirements for insurance protection. |
| Experience Reports | See the experience reports at MoveOn Exchanges |
| Additional Information |