IIT Delhi signs an agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Education Department to establish an international campus
Formfees
17/01/2025
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and the Ministry of Education in India recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.
The collaboration seeks to construct an IIT Delhi international campus in Abu Dhabi. This follows the recent opening of IIT Madras’ first-ever international campus in Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa.
The official press realease states, “This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone for both India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), bringing together two leading educational entities to foster academic excellence and promote cultural exchange. By extending IIT Delhi’s renowned educational expertise to Abu Dhabi, the new campus will provide an unparalleled opportunity for students in the region to access world-class education and cutting-edge research facilities.”
For the first time ever, a woman will serve as the director of the new international campus. The director of the Zanzibar campus will be Prof. Preeti Aghalayam, dean of the School of Science and Engineering at IIT Madras. 50 seats for the BS programme and 20 seats for the M Tech course will initially be made available by the institute.
Further the press release adds, “We are looking to explore an interview opportunity with HE Sara Musallam – Chairman of Abu Dhabi Education and Knowledge (ADEK). She can further delve into the significance of this collaboration and what it means for Indian students in Abu Dhabi.”
An aptitude test including math, physics, English, and analytical skills would be part of the screening procedure for admission to IIT Madras’ Zanzibar programme. Those who pass the test will be contacted for faculty interviews. Class 12 or equivalent graduates are able to apply to the BS course, while those with a four-year undergraduate degree in any engineering or scientific field are entitled to apply to the MTech programme.
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