Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)

About the university

IIT Madras is India's leading institute for engineering and technology, established with German collaboration. Located in Chennai, it consistently tops India's NIRF rankings. Known for excellence in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, and AI. IIT Madras Research Park is India's first on-campus research park, housing global R&D centers. Home to India's first BS Data Science online program with over 30,000 enrolled students.

Key information

  • Location: Chennai, IN
  • Ranking #227
  • QS #227
  • National ranking #1
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Ocean Engineering

Programs (10)

  • Computer Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Data Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Environmental Science

Student body

  • Total students: 9,500
  • International students: 3%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $150 - $500 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 95%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL
  • JEE Advanced

Minimum GPA: 3.5

Tuition costs

  • $2,500 - $7,500 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 2.00%
  • Scholarships available: Merit-cum-Means scholarships, IITM Research Park industry fellowships, ICCR government scholarships, international excellence awards, teaching assistantships.
  • Additional costs: Living costs in Chennai ~$250-500/month. Campus is nestled in a natural forest — unique campus experience.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1959
  • Teaching languages: English
  • Study formats: offline, online

Contact

  • Website: https://www.iitm.ac.in
  • Індійський технологічний інститут Мадрасу (IIT Madras)
  • +91 44 2257 8101