Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)

About the university

IIT Guwahati is the premier institute of northeast India, established in 1994. Located on the banks of the Brahmaputra river in Assam, it offers a stunning natural setting. Known for Design, Biosciences, Computer Science, and Civil Engineering. Growing international collaboration with Southeast Asian and East Asian universities. Gateway for students interested in northeastern India and sustainable development research.

Key information

  • Location: Guwahati, IN
  • Ranking #501
  • QS #501
  • National ranking #11
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Computer Science
  • Design
  • Biology
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering

Programs (8)

  • Computer Science
  • Biology
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Chemistry

Student body

  • Total students: 7,000
  • International students: 3%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $100 - $300 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 89%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL
  • JEE Advanced

Minimum GPA: 3.3

Tuition costs

  • $2,000 - $6,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 4.00%
  • Scholarships available: IITG merit scholarships, government NER scholarships for northeastern students, ICCR international grants, GATE fellowships.
  • Additional costs: Living costs ~$150-350/month. Guwahati has very affordable living costs.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1994
  • Teaching languages: English
  • Study formats: offline

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